Webinar: Universal Meals Listening Session #4

Information about requirements and best practices for implementing the California Universal Meals Program in school year 2022–23.

On February 8, 2022, the California Department of Education (CDE) hosted the third Universal Meals Listening Session webinar for school food service operators, chief business officials, and community partners, providing an opportunity for schools and community partners to learn more about the California Universal Meals Program.

The webinar provided information regarding the School Breakfast Program (SBP) and how it can be implemented to easily comply with the Universal Meals mandate in school year 2022-23. Additionally, the webinar provided an overview of Universal Meals, answered frequently asked questions, and featured presentations from two food service directors who discussed innovative ways to implement a successful SBP.

To view past recorded Universal Meals Listening Sessions, go to the California Universal Meals web page and select the Resources tab.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this subject, please email SNPInfo@cde.ca.gov.

Questions: Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609

Last Reviewed: Thursday, August 14, 2025

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

Trending in Nutrition

Recently Posted in Nutrition

Professional Standards in the SNP (added 06-Nov-2025)
Management Bulletin SNP-12-2025: Questions and Answers Professional Standards in the SNPs
DoD Fresh Updates and Reminders (added 05-Nov-2025)
This MB updates the policy for the DoD Fresh entitlement request process, receipting requirements and provides important reminders regarding DoD Fresh and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Ordering and Receipting System (FFAVORS).
Student Access to Meals and Food (added 05-Nov-2025)
NSD Guidance and Resources for Accessing Meals and Food.
DoD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Reminders (added 03-Nov-2025)
Management Bulletin FDP-01-2025: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Entitlement Request Process Change and Reminders – Revised
2025 KIT Grant & Retention & Recruitment Grant (added 30-Oct-2025)
The 2025 KIT Grant competitively awards funding to SFAs to improve the quality of meals served through the NSLP & SBP. The Retention & Recruitment Grant competitively awards funding to support the retention and recruitment of food service staff.

Hormel Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products (added 29-Oct-2025)
Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Ready-To-Eat Frozen Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination.
M.C.I. Foods Recalls Breakfast Burritos & Wraps (added 23-Oct-2025)
M.C.I. Foods, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Breakfast Burrito and Wrap Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination.
LMS Account Setup & Site Overview Webinars (added 21-Oct-2025)
This new Learning Management System (LMS) will be the primary venue for delivering training content and to satisfy annual mandatory training hours. These webinars will assist with account setup and overview of the site.
Webinar: Tuesdays @ 2 School Nutrition Town Hall (added 21-Oct-2025)
School Nutrition Town Hall webinar for School Nutrition Program Operators and Food Service Directors.
New Legislation Regarding Ultraprocessed Food (added 13-Oct-2025)
This page announces the signing of Assembly Bill (AB) 1264 and announces a webinar that provides an overview of AB 1264, explores implementation strategies, and presents current research and policy approaches to reduce UPF consumption among students.