- A Journey Through the History of the Child Nutrition Programs – 15-minute video gives a nostalgic overview of the Federally funded child nutrition programs from the days before World War II through today’s wellness policy development. The video features photographs and images from resources in ICN’s Child Nutrition Archive collections and USDA resources. Published 2007
- Dr. Josephine Martin Online Exhibition – Dr. Martin reflects on her life and career dedicated to the service of our nation’s children.
- The School That Learned to Eat– tells the story of how one school in Georgia organized the human resources of the community to improve the health of its children. Teachers, parents, and administrators came together and accomplished this improvement through nutrition education, diet surveys, workshops, and health screenings. The film is presented by the University of Georgia College of Education and General Mills, Inc., and produced by the Southern Educational Film Production Service, Inc. Athens, Ga. 1948. This film is made available courtesy of the General Mills Archives.
- USDA Recipe Cards 1971– A collection of USDA recipe cards from 1971.
- Celebrating our 30th Anniversary – The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 1989, signed by President George H. W. Bush on November 10, 1989, established a food service management institute with a mission “to provide information and services that promote the continuous improvement of child nutrition programs,” and the vision “to be the leader in providing education, research, and resources to promote excellence in child nutrition programs.” To celebrate 30 years of service, the Institute launched the ICN 30th Anniversary website at https://www.theicn.org/30 in 2019. This page showcases video, photographs, and stories from the rich history of the Institute.
- Fundamentals of Archival Preservation PowerPoint – Powerpoint explaining the fundamentals of archival preservation.
- How Stakeholders See Mission and Vision of the Institute of Child Nutrition – During ICN’s 2022 Strategic Planning meetings, child nutrition industry stakeholders took time to answer three important questions about the vision and mission of ICN. Take a few minutes to listen to the responses given by representatives from various sectors of the child nutrition world.
- ‘What does the future of School Nutrition look like?’ and ‘What would you say that ICN can contribute to the success of School Nutrition Professionals?’– Questions answered by 15 child nutrition professionals serving on the 2023 ICN National Advisory Council.
Farmers’ Bulletin – School Lunches
published by:
United States
Department of Agriculture
Year: 1916 ,revised 1922 & 1924
Diet for the School Child – Health Education
published by:
Dept of Interior Bureau of Education
Washington Government Printing Office
year: 1919
The School Lunch Service in New York City – Bulletin No. 3 – 1914
Issued by:
Division of Reference and Research, Department of Education
The City of New York – 1914
School Lunches – New York City Elementary Schools – 1923
Issued by:
Division of Reference and Research,
Department of Education,
The City of New York
Year: 1923
Region III Recipe Book – 1941
Recipes for School Lunch Project
Compiled by:
Federal Works Agency
Work Projects Administration
Division of Community Service Programs
year: 1941
Region VII Recipe Book -1942
School Lunch Project Workbook
Tested, revised, and edited:
WPA Test Kitchen, St. Paul, Minnesota
year: 1942
Menu-Planning Guide For School Lunches
Based on WFA Requirements for Type A and Type B Lunches
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WAR FOOD ADMINISTRATION
Office of Distribution
Washington, D. C.
Issued December 1943
Revised September 1944
School Lunch Recipes …using Cheese
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, 25 D.C.
November 1949
Arkansas Managers’ Handbook
compiled by:
Ruth Powell, State Supervisor School Lunch
Arkansas Department of Education
1952
Southeastern School College Campus
Scrapbook of Summer Training for School Food service
compiled by:
Mrs. Elizabeth Beavers
Durant, Oklahoma,
August 3-7, 1952
School Lunch Program – Menus – 1967-68
used by:
SNP at Starkville, Mississippi
published by:
State Department of Education
Jackson, Mississippi
year: 1967-68
Beulah Douglas Recipe Notebook
Published by:
Beulah Irene Douglas
Pecos High School
Pecos, Texas
year: 1970-1974
Safeguarding the Nation’s Children
Stories from the Child Nutrition Archives
Published by:
National Food Service Management Institute
The University of Mississippi