Hello Oregon Producers and Processors,
Thank you for your interest in including your product(s) in Oregon’s child nutrition programs. As you know, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended many aspects of daily life, including school nutrition programs.
School nutrition staff are working hard to continue to keep Oregon’s students fed while school has transitioned to the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) meal pattern, but many report facing challenges finding specific products for meals.
Products in high demand among schools:
- Pre-packaged and pre-portioned
- Clean label products
- Individually packaged entrees ready for heat and serve convenience
- Whole, cut, peeled and frozen varieties of fruits and vegetables - particularly those that are easy to eat in raw
form (i.e. sliced apple wedges and finger carrots)
- Pre-portioned and individually packed rice, beans and salad greens
- 4 oz. meats, pre-portioned in patties or link form, frozen and packed in 5 -10 pound units
- Local products preferred but not required
Please complete this form so school food service staff can contact you to procure your product.
For additional guidance on school nutrition and meal pattern requirements, below you will find links to the SFSP Meal Pattern Guide, as well as the SFSP Nutrition Guide.
Summer Food Service Program Meal Pattern
https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/childnutrition/sfsp/Documents/sfsp-meal-pattern.pdfNutrition Guide
https://fns-prod.azureedge.net/sites/default/files/sfsp/USDA_SFSP_NutritionGuide.pdf