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What is Offer Versus Serve?
What is Offer Versus Serve?
Offer vs. Serve (OVS) is a USDA approved meal service method that means the school cafeteria offers all required food components each day, but students have the option to choose the food on their plate instead of being required to take every item. Schools across the nation of all grade levels practice OVS to help reduce waste, respect student preferences, and simplify cafeteria operations.
OVS Flyers
OVS Flyers
Print and post along the lunch line for students, parents, and teachers to understand how to build a reimbursable meal.
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Understanding OVS for Parents
Understanding OVS for Parents
This flyer is designed for parents to help them understand the importance of school cafeterias and USDA policy. We encourage parents to talk with their children about the menu and how to build a balanced breakfast and lunch using OVS.
Training Resources
Training Resources
Optimizing School Meals: Implementing Offer Versus Serve for Breakfast and Lunch
This webinar will delve into an overview of Offer Versus Serve (OVS) in school nutrition programs, offering practical guidance for implementing OVS for breakfast and lunch services. Resources and supporting information will be highlighted to provide further guidance on how to effectively apply OVS to reduce food waste, enhance meal options, and foster sustainability within school nutrition programs. Approx. 1hrOptimizing School Meals: Implementing Offer Versus Serve for Breakfast and Lunch
Meal Patterns
School Meal Pattern Training provides an overview of the Meal Pattern requirements for a reimbursable lunch and breakfast meal. The training includes an overview of the USDA Offer Versus Serve Guidance for the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. Approx. 6hrMeal Patterns
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