EDUCATION, ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF
Grant: $3,657,300 - Food and Nutrition Service - Mar. 18, 2009
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Award Description: The Illinois State Board of Education received funds through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to assist in the purchase of equipment for School Food Authorities (SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) through a competitive grant process. Priority was given to SFAs for equipment for schools in which at least 50 percent of the students were eligible for free or reduced priced meals. Other focus areas of the grant included: improving the quality of school foodservice meals to meet dietary guidelines; improving the safety of food served in the school meal programs; improving the overall energy efficiency of the school foodservice operations; and supporting the expansion of participation in the school meal program.
Project Description: During the reporting period, the Illinois State Board of Education and its 83 subrecipients used NSLP ARRA funds to purchase 606 pieces of equipment. Cooler/Freezer/Refrigerator 278 Steamer 118 Ovens/Stoves/Ranges 64 Hardware, Software and Licensing fees 31 Serving Counter/Steam Table 26 Cabinets 19 Dishwasher 12 Proofer/Holding Cabinet 8 Work Table 8 Mixer 7 Carts 6 Skillet 4 Transportation Equipment 4 Kettle 3 Toaster 3 Disposal 2 Exhaust Hood 2 Icemaker 2 Sink 2 Slicer 2 Tables 2 Bowl and Stand Set 1 Griddle 1 Hot water booster 1
Jobs Summary: Teachers ? 1.00 Food Service Occupations ? 9.00 Building Maintenance and Construction ? 12.00 Total 22.00 The Illinois State Board of Education, its sub-recipients, and their vendors have hired and/or retained Teachers, Food Service Personnel, Building Maintenance and Construction personnel. By hiring and retaining these employees, the Illinois State Board of Education, its sub-recipients, and vendors have not only provided employment to 22 FTEs during these difficult economic times, but helped provide the NSLP with much needed equipment for its schools. (Total jobs reported: 22)
Project Status: Less Than 50% Completed
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