August 19th, 2026
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Child Nutrition Oversight: Providing Extra Assistance When Needed The Most
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- Expert support when deadlines are critical
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May 4th, 2026
CN Resource Awarded Alaska Meals-to-You Program Evaluation Contract
April 7th, 2026
CN Resource Awarded Alaska DEED Contract for Statewide Child Nutrition Program Administrative Reviews
March 31st, 2026
CN Resource Awarded Contract with Louisiana Department of Education
March 12th, 2026
Supporting SFSP Compliance: How CN Resource Helps State Agencies Stay on Track
Our Focus Areas
Providing Critical Child Nutrition Support for State Agencies
Reviews
Put experienced reviewers behind your caseload. We conduct NSLP, CACFP, SFSP, and Procurement reviews with standardized tools, defensible findings, and on-time reporting. Need a dozen reviews, or a few hundred? We scale quickly, follow your processes, and deliver audit-ready files.
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With over twenty-five years of experience, our Registered Dietitians design, build, and certify compliant menus that promote participation. Using a variety of USDA-approved software packages, our team manages ingredients, recipes, and documentation for high-quality menu systems. We build model menus for state agencies and produce cycle menus with full support packets for NSLP and CACFP sponsors of all sizes.
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Over the past 25 years, state agencies across the country have used CNR for staff and sponsor trainings, application approvals, seriously deficient closures, Management Evaluation responses, temporary staffing, emergency sponsor management, and a whole variety of other special projects. We hit the ground running from day one and keep moving forward with experience and efficiency.
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Strengthen sponsor accountability with objective Procurement and Resource Management reviews. We test controls, verify allowability, and produce clear corrective action plans that reduce risk and improve fiscal oversight. If something doesn’t feel right with a sponsor’s finances, we investigate and report on our findings. We also complete extensive VCA work for CACFP sponsors including bank statement reviews.
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Stay current on program updates, compliance tips, and agency case studies written by practitioners who do this work every day.
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CN Resource Awarded Contract with Michigan Department of Education
CN Resource is pleased to announce it has been awarded a contract with the Michigan Department of Education to provide NSLP and SFSP reviews for the 2026-2027 school year. The contract began in June and extends through May 2027, with the opportunity for renewal in subsequent years. CN Resource looks forward to this engagement serving as the foundation for a lasting, multi-year relationship with the Michigan Department of Education, and is committed to the consistent, high-quality service that will support continued collaboration well beyond the initial contract term. The Michigan Department of Education plays a vital role in supporting schools and community organizations that provide nutritious meals to children year-round. CN Resource is honored to support that mission by delivering professional, objective reviews backed by decades of experience in child nutrition programs. As part of this agreement, CN Resource will support the Michigan Department of Education’s oversight of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) by conducting onsite reviews statewide. Beyond ensuring compliance with USDA regulations, CNR will provide technical assistance and guidance to help strengthen program performance and maintain compliance.
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CN Resource Awarded Alaska Meals-to-You Program Evaluation Contract
CN Resource (CNR) is proud to announce the award of a contract with the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) to serve as the independent evaluator for the Alaska Meals-to-You program. The contract runs through December 31, 2026. Meals-to-You is an innovative non-congregate summer meals model originally piloted nationally by the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty from 2019 to 2023. Alaska DEED, in partnership with the Food Bank of Alaska, now operates the program under the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), delivering weekly boxes of shelf-stable, nutritious meals directly to children in rural communities via the United States Postal Service. The program serves families across 39 eligible school districts, addressing the significant food access challenges that exist in Alaska’s remote regions when school is not in session.
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CN Resource Awarded Alaska DEED Contract for Statewide Child Nutrition Program Administrative Reviews
CN Resource (CNR) is proud to announce that it has been selected by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED), Division of Child Nutrition Programs, to conduct Administrative and Program Reviews (ARs) for federally funded child nutrition programs administered by sponsors across the state. The award follows a competitive Request for Proposals process in which CNR was identified as the highest-scoring offeror.
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Who We Are
Program Experts When You Need Them Most
CN Resource brings together CPAs, Registered Dietitians, former state agency staff, food service directors, procurement specialists, and program experts. We understand the realities of NSLP, CACFP, SFSP, and Procurement because we’ve worked inside them. We provide clear communication and services you can rely on.
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Phone
(480) 325-9966
WHAT WE DO
Provide Flexible Help that Fits Your Mission
We bridge the gap between day-to-day staffing and USDA-FNA requirements. From single assignments to multi-year engagements, our team completes program reviews, builds compliant menus, trains sponsors and staff, supports financial oversight, and delivers custom state agency projects, all while adhering to your timeline.
Making An Impact Over The Last 5 Years
1,900+
NSLP Administrative Reviews
5,200+
Menus Analyzed and/or Certified
1800+
Procurement Reviews
1,400+
SFSP Sponsor Reviews
1,500+
CACFP Reviews
Why State Agencies Choose CN Resource
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Support
Services are structured to align with agency requirements, whether supporting a limited number of reviews or large-scale statewide initiatives.
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Expertise
Our team includes CPAs, Registered Dietitians, and program specialists, many with state agency and USDA experience, who have in-depth knowledge of federal regulations.
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Timeliness
We respond efficiently to changing priorities and deadlines, ensuring work progresses without disruption.
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Coverage
Integrated support across NSLP, CACFP, SFSP, Procurement, financial oversight, training, and policy implementation.
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Performance
A longstanding record of supporting state agencies nationwide with consistent, high-quality outcomes.
What our Clients Say
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CN Resources delivers a significant advantage to the State Agency by providing us with a team of experts and specialists that coordinate and facilitate all aspects of the administrative review on our behalf. Based on my experience coordinating reviews with them since October 2023 through present, I find them to be collaborative, committed, and results-oriented. CN Resource staff demonstrate professionalism, thoroughness, and flexibility in their interactions with sponsor and operator staff based on my experience during accompanied reviews and feedback from sponsors.Western U.S. State Agency
CACFP Coordinator
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CNR consistently maintains open lines of communication and staff are quick to respond to inquiries. The State Agency is impressed with CNR’s deep knowledge of all the federal child nutrition programs, often relying on CNR as the subject matter experts. The state agency is relying heavily on CNR’s knowledge of financial management practices that govern the CACFP and is confident this partnership will result in a procedure that satisfies federal requirements.Eastern U.S. State Agency
Community Nutrition Programs Coordinator
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