SFSP MOBILE FEEDING WEBINAR

Thursday, December 4, 2014 Thursday, December 4, 2014

10 - 11:30 am EST10 - 11:30 am ESTPlease join us to listen and learn from other Please join us to listen and learn from other Indiana SFSP Sponsors about this exciting Indiana SFSP Sponsors about this exciting

opportunity! opportunity!

SFSP MOBILE

FEEDING DECEMBER 4, 2014 DECEMBER 4, 2014

AgendaSFSP Mobile Feeding Overview Using the SFSP to make a difference at a local

level – Eddie Oliver, Gleaners Food Bank Launching a self-sustained mobile feeding

program – Nancy Smith, School City of HobartOperating a compliant mobile feeding

program by avoiding the common SFSP pitfalls–

Chyrie Thompson, Perry Township SchoolsQ & A /SFSP Mobile Feeding Resources

Going Mobile

O Number of Indiana mobile sponsors has doubled in recent years

O An alternative to regular SFSP sites

Disclaimer: SFSP mobile feeding is not a right option for every

sponsor!

How It’s Defined

Mobile Feeding Model

MEALS CHILDREN

NOT MEALS CHILDREN

Mobile Site

What constitutes a mobile site? A mobile site is defined as a physical location approved by the state agency at which a sponsor serves children meals in a supervised settingEach site location/mobile stop must meet the established SFSP eligibility criteria and entered in CNPweb as a separate program site

Why Mobile?O Resolves difficulties with

transportation, especially in rural areas

O Addresses potential participant safety issues and traffic concerns

O Eliminates the need for indoor structure/permanent shelter to conduct SFSP feeding

Benefits

OMobile feeding provides flexibility needed to reach children who do not have access to more traditional sitesOReach more children in needy areas where they congregateOIncrease overall participation

RequirementsO The sponsor delivers meals to an

area using a route with a series of stops/approved sites in the community

O The meal service must take place on approved days and the sponsor serve reimbursable meals during approved service times

Site Requirements O Meals service must be supervisedO Meal delivery based on fluctuations in

attendanceO Meals consumed at the site (on the bus, at

the designated spot or near the drop-off location – at plain sight of SFSP site staff)

O Single item option is allowed (leaving with a single fruit, veggie or grain) but must be monitored closely for compliance

Site Supervisor O The role and position of a Site Supervisor

is as critical as at a traditional SFSP site

O The same site supervisor can oversee several sites but not during the same operating time at multiple locations

O Regardless of a site attendance, Site Supervisor must remain at the site the whole duration of the approved meal service time

Sponsor Monitoring O First week visits - only required for

new mobile sites.Exception: 1st week visits for new sites

may be completed for each serving route, instead of each site/stop as long as the route is served by the same staff

O Four -week site reviews are requiredO Ethnic Racial form should be

completed for each site/stop once during the program operations

Food SafetyTake extra precautions to ensure meals are safe for consumption: OIn addition to general food safety guidelines, communicate with your county health department to follow all the local rulesOAt a minimum, food must be maintained at proper temperatures along the entire delivery route, and temperatures monitored and logged on a regular basis

Weather WoesO It is the responsibility of the sponsor to

establish a well-known, widely published contingency plan in case of bad weather

O Sponsors should make a reasonable effort to inform children and parents/caregivers of alternate indoor sites where meal service is carried out

O It may be an established policy to cancel the meal service in case of inclement weather

Expenditures Allowable Mobile feeding Costs:

ORetrofitting a bus or van for program use

Purchase of a new or used vehicle with SFSP funds is not allowable!!

OMust be properly allocated for SFSP use and adequately documented

Let’s Hear from our Panelists!

Using the SFSP to Make a Difference on a Local Level

Eddie Oliver, Gleaners Food Bank

Using the SFSP to Make a Difference

on a Local Level

Assess the NeedOWhere is the program needed most?Mobilize StakeholdersOWho will champion the program?Obtain Feedback and Be Responsive OHow can we improve the program?

Launching a Self-sustained Mobile Feeding Program

Nancy Smith, School City of Hobart

Operating a Compliant Mobile Feeding Program

Chyrie Thompson, Perry Township Schools

Operating a Compliant Mobile Feeding Program

ADVERTISE ADVERTISE ADVERTISEAdministration SupportSchool and Community InvolvementPlanning

Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Planning- It is all in the details! OSite Folders and EssentialsOFood SafetyOVehiclesOStaffingORoutingOTrash OPlanning for Problems

Additional ResourcesNo Kid Hungry Share Our Strength

Summer Collaborative Planning Toolkit

http://bestpractices.nokidhungry.org/no-kid-hungry-summer-collaborative-

planning-toolkitOSponsor SurveyOMobile Meals CalculatorOBest Practices

Let the 2015 SFSP planning begin!

Questions Any Questions?