- Mentorship (new and existing Directors / Managers)- “buddy up” with one of the AEA Purchasing Food Team Members and connect as much or as little as you would like. Topics can include (but are not limited to): New Director Training- the basics of school nutrition; Continuing education program development for staff; Starting a Nutrition Advisory Panel that includes students and staff, etc.
- Menu Development- Kids getting tired of the same old menus? We can offer some popular options to spice things up!
- Budget Review- Reviewing menus, invoices and staffing schedules is right up our alley.
- Resource Development- Do you have an idea for a great document or resource that would help school nutrition professionals? Share your ideas with us! Here are some of the resources we already provide:
- Smart Snack List- email Barb Adams (see below) for access
- Vegetable Subgroup List
- Market Basket Breakfast Options
- Milk Quantity Take Home Meals Chart
The possibilities are truly endless! Reach out to one of us today and let us know how we can help.
Barb Adams- barb@aeapurchasing.org
Meg Brink- megan@aeapurchasing.org
Clif Cameron- clif@aeapurchasing.org
Molly Gilmore- molly@aeapurchasing.org
Not an AEA Purchasing Cooperative Food Member? We would love the opportunity to talk… email megan@aeapurchasing.org.