Break for a Plate Alabama

Get ready for the SUN! Starting in June, USDA’s summer nutrition programs will be rebranded to bring them all together while making them easier to remember. #Summer2025 #SUNPrograms #USDA #HealthyEating

January is celebrated as National Oatmeal Month in the United States. This month-long celebration highlights the versatility and health benefits of oatmeal, a beloved breakfast staple. Happy National Oatmeal Month! #BreakforaPlate #NationalOatmealMonth #SchoolBreakfast

Let’s talk about this tray item: homemade broccoli salad, freshly served at Sylvania High School in Dekalb County. The broccoli is sourced directly from Jubal-Lee Farms in Collinsville, Alabama. #BreakforaPlate #TrayTalk

Looking for a yummy but healthy holiday treat you can make at home with your child? How about celery reindeer snacks? Source: naturalbeachliving.com/rudolph-celery… #HealthyHolidays #CeleryReindeer #PeanutButter #KidFoodActivities

Alabama’s own Conecuh Sausage is now being served in schools across our state! Check with your local school to find out if your child is eligible for a free or reduced school meal. Learn more at breakforaplate.com/schools/ #BreakforaPlate #ConcecuhSausage

Are you or your family in need of healthy meals over the holidays? Use the Feeding Alabama food finder to locate a food pantry in your area— feedingalabama.org/need-help/ . #FoodPantries #FreeHolidayMeals #FeedingAlabama

Alabama Child Nutrition Directors participated in a 3-day intensive training that included farm tours, legislative updates, & professional collaboration. We are dedicated to operating high-quality & impactful nutrition programs in our schools! #CNP2024 #AlabamaChildNutrition

Sign up today for free or reduced children’s meals. Get the school lunch form from your local school and see if you’re eligible. Visit breakforaplate.com/schools/ to learn more. #FreeSchoolLunches #KidsMeals #CallYourLocalSchool

CACFP helps feed eligible children in licensed day care, in afterschool programs, and in emergency shelters. Adults over 60 or living with a disability may also be eligible. Learn more at breakforaplate.com/care-centers/. #MealsinDayCare #ChildandAdultMeals #BreakforaPlate

Make sure your child is getting their weekly fill of fruits and veggies! The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides a variety of free, fresh fruit and vegetable snacks to children outside of breakfast and lunch at school. #FreeFruitsandVeggies #BreakforaPlate #FFVP

When your child is hungry during and after school, give them helpings of healthy, nutritious foods every weekday. The National School Lunch Programs will provide for their needs. Learn more at breakforaplate.com/schools/ #FreeAfterSchoolSnacks #BreakforaPlate #SchoolLunch

Registration NOW OPEN for the 8th Annual Alabama State Junior Chef Competition #BreakforaplateAlabama #BFAPA #SchoolMeals #CulinaryArts #Culinary #JuniorChef #NSLP #ChildNutrionPrograms #ALSDE Click link below for details: shha.re/5f2y9

Registration NOW OPEN for the 8th Annual Alabama State Junior Chef Competition #BreakforaplateAlabama #BFAPA #SchoolMeals #CulinaryArts #Culinary #JuniorChef #NSLP #ChildNutrionPrograms #ALSDE Click link below for details: breakforaplate.com/event/registra…

There’s still time to register your child for a free or reduced-price lunch at school! All you need to do is sign the Break for a Plate school lunch form so they can get lunch—as well as breakfast and snacks before and after classes. #FreeBreakfast #BreakforaPlate #SchoolLunch

From the earliest preschool years to grade 12, your child deserves to eat nutritious, healthy meals to keep them fueled for school. Those meals are available for free or reduced cost. Find out more at breakforaplate.com/schools/ #FreeMeals #BreakforaPlate

Parents, make sure your child has all the nutrition they need at school, including milk! They can get vitamin-fortified milk for free or reduced cost. Find the form at your local school to see if they’re eligible. Learn more at breakforaplate.com/schools/ #FreeLunch #BreakforaPlate

Let National School Lunch Programs take care of the nutritional needs of your child, including snacks after school hours! Find out if your child is eligible and fill out the form at your local school. Learn more at breakforaplate.com/schools/ #FreeAfterSchoolSnacks #BreakforaPlate

Keep your child fed and fueled during the school day with a free or reduced-price school lunch! All you need to do is find the form found at your local school to see if your child is eligible. Not only is the food nutritious, but it’s extremely economical! #BreakforaPlate

Children can get the nutritious meals, snacks, milk, and more that they need during the school day, for free if they qualify! All you have to do is fill out the form found at your local school to see if your child is eligible for free or reduced price m... breakforaplate.com/schools-progra…

Your child can start off each school day right with a free or reduced-price nutritious breakfast before class begins! Find the form at your local school to see if your child is eligible for free or reduced-price meals. #FreeBreakfast #BreakforaPlate #SchoolLunch