SNMCS State, Local & Tribal Governments

School Nutrition and Meal Cost Study (SNMCS)

Training

If you have any questions, call (877) xxx-xxxx

 

Your Role

• Complete two forms for your school about: 

• • • Vending machines 

    • Other sources of foods and beverages 

• Please complete both forms within one week of receiving your email 

• Fax completed forms back to Mathematica 

 

Goals Of This Training

• Introduce the two data collection forms 

• Clarify the types of information to be collected  

• Provide guidance about how to complete the forms 

 

Vending Machine Form

 

Vending Machine Form

• Collects information about every machine available to students during the school day (including before or after school), including: 

• • • Location 

    • Type of machine 

    • Capacity/size of machine 

    • Contents (types of items available) 

• Separate sections for: 

1. • • Beverage machines 

     • Snack machines 

 

 

Vending Machine Locations

 

Vending Machine Type
(Use only for combination beverage and snack machines)

 

Vending Machine Capacity/Size:
If Slots Are Not Visible

• If slots are not visible, enter the number                                                                 of buttons THAT ARE NOT SOLD OUT 

 

Vending Machine Capacity/Size:
If Slots Are Visible

• Count the number of front slots that are filled 

• Count the number of front slots that are empty  

•  Total the number of filled and empty slots 

 

Vending Machine Contents

• Record the number of slots (or buttons) dedicated to each type of food or beverage 

• For machines with visible slots, base your counts on the item in the front slot 

 

Example #1 - Beverages

 

Example #2 - Snacks

 

Other Sources of Foods/Beverages Form

 

Other Sources of
Foods/Beverages Form

• Documents the availability of: 

• • • School stores 

    • Snack bars and food carts/kiosks outside the cafeteria 

    • Fundraisers 

    • Other sources 

• For each available source, documents: 

  • • Location 

    • Types of items available 

• Vending machines and food served in the cafeteria should NOT be included in this form 

 

Filling in the Form

 

Other Food Source Locations

 

Before You Return Your Forms

 

Returning Your Completed Forms

 

Thank you very much!

 

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