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NSLP Afterschool Snack Program Guidance – Effective July 1, 2025

Posted on July 30, 2025August 6, 2025 by Asia Fallen

Effective July 1, 2025, program operators are required to implement Afterschool Snack Meal Pattern updates in accordance with 7 CFR 210.10(o)(2)(ii).

After School Snack Program Guidance

2025 NSLP Annual Civil Rights Training Webex Recording

Posted on July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 by Asia Fallen

Click the link below to access the 2025 Civil Rights Training recording and presentation.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact Dr. Anna Kozlowski at anna.kozlowski@ALSDE.edu.

2025 Civil Rights Training Presentation NSLP 7-24-2025

TABLE TALK – Volume 004 – Issue 0010

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Asia Fallen

Click the link below to access the Table Talk Volume 004 – Issue 010 presentation and Webex recording.

TABLE TALK – Volume 004 – Issue 0010

Guidance for CNP Director Hiring Standards and Certification

Posted on June 27, 2025February 4, 2026 by Asia Fallen

Click the link below to review the guidance for compliance with ALSDE hiring standards, training for school nutrition employees, and director certification.

If you have any questions, please contact the School Nutrition Programs staff at (334) 694-4657 or email cnpnslp@alsde.edu.

Guidance for Updated Hiring Standards and Annual Training Requirements for Child Nutrition Program CNP Directors and Personnel

Updated Guidance for Coffee in School Meals

Posted on June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 by Asia Fallen

Click the link below to review the attached guidance regarding coffee in School Meals Program. This supersedes coffee guidance provided by the ALSDE on January 8, 2025. Further guidance has been obtained by the USDA regarding frequently asked questions about coffee.

If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact the School Nutrition Programs staff at (334) 694-4657 or email cnpnslp@alsde.edu.

Updated Coffee Guidance for Coffee in School Meals

TABLE TALK – Volume 004 – Issue 009

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Asia Fallen

Click the link below to access the Table Talk Volume 004 – Issue 009 presentation and Webex recording.

TABLE TALK – Volume 004 – Issue 009

Free and Reduced Price Forms for School Year 2025-2026

Posted on May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 by Asia Fallen

The updated school meals application, supporting materials, and Free and Reduced Price webinar for School Year 2025-2026 is now available. Please use the links below to access the latest information.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the School Nutrition Program staff at cnpnslp@alsde.edu or by phone at (334) 694-4657.