Multi-Day Menu Planning: Considerations for Rural Non-Congregate Summer Service

With increased flexibility added to the Non-Congregate summer meals option in rural communities, more sponsors are taking advantage of the opportunity to provide multiple days' worth of meals to children during their meal service. 

This resource provides considerations for storage, planning, packaging, and more. It includes tips on determining the number of days to serve, considering bulk vs. individually wrapped vs. unitized meals, and integrating frozen, fresh, and refrigerated items into your multi-day summer meal service.