¡Sea activo y juegue juegos! ¡Explora un sitio de comida de verano cerca de usted para encontrar comida, ejercicio y diversión! Use el mapa del buscador de sitios de Carolina del Norte, summermeals4nckids.org, o envíe COMIDA al 304-304.

Kids and teens, be active and play games! Explore a summer meal site near you to find food, fitness, and fun! Use the NC Site Finder Map, summermeals4nckids.org, or text FOOD to 304-304.

Most counties across NC will experience severe weather over the next several days due to #TSDebby. Please check your local district’s website & social media for information on cancellations. Get the latest statewide storm information - readync.gov.

Time is running out to apply for the SUN Bucks food assistance program! Visit ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks to see if your child qualifies to receive $120 in grocery-buying benefits.

Severe weather may impact summer meal site operations. Call or check site social media or websites for updates. To find sites nearby, use an online map, text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 or check your school district website, social media or other outreach, summermeals4nckids.org.

Today, NCDPI announced the 2024-25 USDA policy for free and reduced-price meals for children enrolled in North Carolina’s schools. Review eligibility guidelines, FAQs and more at go.ncdpi.gov/9bgqz.

NCDPI is seeking schools & community organizations to serve as sponsors for Summer Nutrition Programs. Learn more - go.ncdpi.gov/7cfrt #nced

Five teams of high school students from across the state will cultivate culinary creativity in the 2025 North Carolina Jr. Chef Competition this spring. Congratulations to the five finalist teams! Read more about the competition here - go.ncdpi.gov/29drx

How are you celebrating #CTEMonth this year? Check out these great ideas from our NC Career and Technical Education staff. #CTEforNC

Congratulations to the 2025 #NCJrChef Competition Finalist Teams: - Ashe County High - Garinger High (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools) - Martin County High - Northern High (Durham Public Schools) - Thomasville High (Thomasville City Schools) Learn more at go.ncdpi.gov/ncjrchef.

This week, we celebrated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist #RDNDay and Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered #NDTRDay. RDNs and DTRs work in NC schools and communities to help youth and adults learn, build, and practice nutritious eating habits. Thanks for all you do!

Our #NCSchoolNutritionHeroes plan, prepare and serve appealing, tasty, nutritious meals, support social emotional learning, participate in farm to school, offer nutrition ed, promote school wellness and more. Help us celebrate and thank our NC School Nutrition professionals!

Los programas SUN ofrecen comida, ejercicio y diversión para jóvenes sin costo para las familias cuando las escuelas están cerradas. Aprende más: SummerMeals4NCKids.org/SUNPrograms

SUN Programs provide food, fitness, and fun for youth at no cost to families when schools are out! Learn more: SummerMeals4NCKids.org/SUNPrograms

¡Encontrar comidas gratuitas, sabrosas y nutritivas para niños y adolescentes este verano es fácil! - Llame a 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) para la Línea Telefónica Nacional de Hambre. - Utilice un mapa interactivo en línea en summermeals4nckids.org.

Finding free, appealing, nutritious meals for kids and teens this summer is easy! - Call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) for the USDA National Hunger Hotline. - Use an interactive, online map at summermeals4nckids.org.

The Food Safety Spotlight is a micro-training series designed to give easy-to-use lessons plans for training #FrontlineStaff for #FoodSafety topics. These trainings include learning objectives, lists of materials, and more. Download here: bit.ly/3WoQUjm #SchoolNutrition

¡Encontrar comidas gratuitas, sabrosas y nutritivas para niños y adolescentes este verano es fácil! - Llame a 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) para la Línea Telefónica Nacional de Hambre. - Utilice un mapa interactivo en línea en summermeals4nckids.org.

Finding no-cost, appealing, nutritious meals for kids and teens this summer is easy! - Call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) for the USDA National Hunger Hotline. - Use an interactive, online map at summermeals4nckids.org.

Take the #NCFarmtoSummerChallenge! Serve local foods in meals and/or snacks. Teach about agriculture, nutrition and locally grown food. Share your #NCFarmtoSummer activities. Learn more and sign up: go.ncdpi.gov/ncfarmtosummer