May 2015 In the News: ANC in SLC, Breakfast-in-the-Classroom Fights Hunger, and Fuel Up to Play 60 Funds June Application Deadline

Each month, our staff reads hundreds of media reports on the subject of school nutrition. We curate our favorites in a monthly blog post we call, “In the News.” Highlighting positive stories about the great things going on in school cafeterias helps us in many ways: providing inspiration, connecting school nutrition professionals from across the…

Apply for Fuel Up to Play 60 Funds for 2015-2016

If you are on the hunt for funding opportunities to bring Fuel Up to Play 60 to your school, the time is now! Fuel Up to Play 60 Funds give schools the opportunity to apply for up to $4000 per year to help kick-start healthy changes in the school environment. To apply for funds, qualifying…

Spring 2015 In the News: Breakfast-in-the-Classroom Champions Help Program Gain Popularity, Support

Each month, our staff reads hundreds of media reports on the subject of school nutrition. We curate our favorites in a monthly blog post we call, “In the News.” Highlighting positive stories about the great things going on in school cafeterias helps us in many ways: providing inspiration, connecting school nutrition professionals from across the…

New Year’s Resolutions: Healthy Programs for Your School in 2015

It’s hard to believe that 2014 is almost over, but here we are! With just a few days of school left before winter break we wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you to our readers for your support. We had a wonderful 2014, with really exciting moments for breakfast-in-the-classroom as well…

Fuel Up to Play 60 Events a Great Way to Increase Interest, Participation in Your School’s Program

One of the best ways to kick off a Fuel Up to Play 60 program, or to increase interest in an existing one, is to hold a fun event at your school. A school-wide event for students, teachers, and faculty—and even parents and members of the community—is a great way to motivate everyone to make…

November 2014 In the News: On #GivingTuesday, Giving Thanks, and Getting Inspired

Each month, our staff reads hundreds of media reports on the subject of school nutrition. We curate our favorites in a monthly blog post we call, “In the News.” Highlighting positive stories about the great things going on in school cafeterias helps us in many ways: providing inspiration, connecting school nutrition professionals from across the…

Fuel Up to Play 60 Sweepstakes Opportunities + Rise & Shine Illinois School Breakfast Grant

Program Advisors are an essential component of the Fuel Up to Play 60 program. Functioning as coaches for their school’s FUTP60 team, program advisors are in charge of recruiting other adults and students to join the fun. Not only is having multiple advisors in one school allowed, it’s encouraged! The more program advisors a school…

Six Steps to Success: How to Become a Fuel Up to Play 60 Touchdown School

Each school year, the Touchdown School Award is presented to Fuel Up to Play 60 schools that demonstrate a commitment to the program, and to school wellness, by completing all six of the program’s Six Steps. Progression through the steps is a great way to get students motivated, with built-in incentives and rewards that encourage…

October 2014 In the News: Fuel Up to Play 60 Funds Deadline Approaching, School Breakfast, and Farm-to-School Month

Each month, our staff reads hundreds of media reports on the subject of school nutrition. We curate our favorites in a monthly blog post we call, “In the News.” Highlighting positive stories about the great things going on in school cafeterias helps us in many ways: providing inspiration, connecting school nutrition professionals from across the…

Fuel Up to Play 60 Partners with Presidential Youth Fitness Program, Let’s Move! Active Schools, Dean Foods, and Quaker Oats Company for November Funding Opportunities

With just a few days left to apply for Fuel Up to Play 60 funds, we wanted to take this opportunity to provide additional details about the current crop of grant opportunities available for your school. As we reminded you last week, the final deadline to apply for Fuel Up to Play 60 funds for…