Promotions come in all sizes. Below are some smaller themed monthly promotions that are quick and easy to implement but can still give a boost to your program.
Some of the themes are perfect to highlight on your menus, which you can create in Online Personalized Menu Calendars.
January
- January is National Oatmeal month. Why not highlight it by offering fun flavors of oatmeal, like blueberry or maple, along with fun flavors of milk in cool plastic packaging? Try strawberry oatmeal and chocolate milk for example!
February
- Beat the winter doldrums with a Valentine Sweetheart deal and smiles for National Children's Dental Health Month! Details...
March
- Put the spotlight on eating breakfast at school during National School Breakfast Week!
April
- Cook up some April Fool's Day Fun.
May
- Catch baseball fever and try these sports promotion ideas!
- Use the Training Table Tips
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From the Pros as a handout to let students know what famous athletes know &mdash that proper nutrition is an important component for success. Pass them out in the cafeteria or provide them to teachers to distribute.
June
- Serve up some fun for June Dairy Month.
July
- Celebrate National Ice Cream Month!
September
- World School Milk Day is September 27th! Increase student awareness and understanding of other countries with these easy ideas.
October
- Create a great National School Lunch Week.
November
- Get into the "game" this football season with a Milk: The Power Behind The Play Cafeteria Promotion.
December
- Help families discover "the most wonderful time of the year" can have a healthy twist. Send home the Holiday Fun Facts — Winter Edition !
