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Category Archives: youth

Summer Meal Programs are Here!

Posted on 06/10/2022 by ODNC

Summer Meal Programs are back! Free, nutritious meals are available for all kids ages 1 – 18 throughout Oregon. Read on to find out where you can pick up yours!

Summer Meal Programs are Here!

Posted on 07/13/2021 by ODNC

Summer Meal Programs are back! Free, nutritious meals are available for all kids ages 1 – 18 throughout Oregon. Read on to find out where you can pick up yours!

Take A Hike – But Don’t Forget the Cheese!

Posted on 06/05/2021 by ODNC

Looking for the perfect high-protein food to throw in your backpack? With the array of shelf-stable cheeses available, even the most discerning hiker will have options to choose from.

Child Nutrition Culinary Workshop

Posted on 06/02/2021 by ODNC

Welcome to the first-ever, virtual culinary experience with Chef Jessica! Sponsored by ODE and ODNC, school and child nutrition professionals across Oregon are invited to watch or cook along with Jessica as she prepares easy, tasty and fun recipes that meet Child Nutrition Program guidelines. Participants receive tips for shaking up old recipes with new flavors and ideas to keep

Food Hero’s Gardening Challenge helps kids grow with dairy and plants

Posted on 03/31/2021 by ODNC

Join ODNC and Food Hero with Food Hero’s Grow This! Oregon Garden Challenge this spring. 38,000 free seed packets, donated by Bi-Mart, will be distributed by Food Hero to Oregon state residents as part of the program which aims to inspire kids to grow their own gardens and eat a healthy diet.

Score Big with School Breakfast!

Posted on 03/01/2021 by ODNC

National School Breakfast Week is here! Milk is an important part of school breakfasts, providing a rich source of protein, calcium, and other minerals to help students start their day.