About OSNP Programs
Nutritious Foods
Ensure a veg/fruit is offered with every snack or meal.
Always refer to the MCCSS nutrition guidelines when purchasing food items for your program. Look for foods that are:
- Minimally processed
- A good source of nutrients such as fiber, calcium, and iron
- Low in sugar, sodium, and saturated fat
Reporting
Each monthly report must be submitted by the 15th day of the following month.
You are required to report on:
- The number of days the program operates
- The number of snack/meals prepared that month (#students per day x #days)
- The number of volunteers supporting your program (including staff members) and the total number of volunteer hours
- Donated items and/or donated/fundraised/granted funds
- Receipts of food purchased and served in your Student Nutrition Program (SNP)
Food Safety
Ensure at least one member of your team has completed the Food Handlers Certification
- Ensure Food Handlers Certification practices are followed when serving food in your SNP
- Keep track of the year the Certification was completed, as renewal is required every 5 years
Fundraising
OSNP operates on a cost shared model.
SNPs utilize two categories of funding, The OSNP Grant and School Generated Funds
- The OSNP Grant: SNPs in Ontario operate as a cost shared model. The OSNP Grant is startup funding for your student nutrition programs
- School Generated Funds: Schools are required to fundraise to ensure their program has the appropriate amount of funding, food, and resources.
PROGRAM STREAMS
Direct Deposit
Schools receive the OSNP Grant as a direct deposit
School Coordinators and/or volunteers will purchase all food items for their program with the OSNP Grant and School Generated Funds
School Food Delivery
Schools receive weekly deliveries of 2 fresh veg/fruit items to be served in their program.
By enrolling in the SFD Program, your school will receive an invoice for the school’s portion of SFD Program costs to receive 2 fresh produce (or other) items weekly for that Phase. The OSNP Grant covers a portion of the SFD Program Cost and the remaining balance will be sent to the school for payment with School Generated Funds.
PROGRAM MODELS
Snack
Two food groups: 1 vegetable or fruit + 1 other food group (whole grain or protein)
Meal
3 food groups: 1 vegetable or fruit + 1 whole grain + 1 protein