Order Materials and Equipment

Below, find links for popular equipment resources and outreach material designs featuring the NC Summer Nutrition Programs mascot Ray. Take stock now of what can aid your meal service this summer and beyond, and make sure you’re prepared!

Each item includes ordering suggestions, but be sure to shop around for the best price. Vendors that NC sponsors have had success with include:


OUTREACH MATERIALS

Including new designs from SummerPalooza 2024! If you need a different file format for any of these items, please reach out to [email protected].

“Sunny” Inflatable Mascot Costume

Bring Ray’s sidekick “Sunny” to your summer nutrition programs to create excitement and fun!

Click here to order “Sunny” mascot costume

Vehicle Wraps

To order vehicle wraps:

  • Email Chris Langley ([email protected]) at Fed Ex to start the process.
  • Fed Ex has artwork files co-created by NC DPI and CHI, and will work directly with you on your wrap and the total cost.
  • Full Wrap estimated cost: Around $3,200
  • Partial Wrap estimated cost: Around $1,100 (up to 58 sq. ft.)
  • Space is provided for your organization’s logo.

Vehicle Magnets

If your fleet of vehicles needs marketing flair, or if you borrow vehicles from partners during the summer to help transport food, these vehicle magnets are a great way to add a spot of color and some info about the Summer Nutrition Programs. 

Ordering suggestion: magnetsonthecheap.com for about $50/item for a 2’x2′ magnet.

SFAs should look to fund vehicle magnets with School Nutrition micro-purchases.

Download the design.


Custom Car Magnet

YOUR School Nutrition Dept./ Sponsor Logo

Ordering suggestion:

Square Car Magnet — magnetsonthecheap.com for about $47/item for a 2’x2′ magnet.

Rectangle Car Magnet— magnetsonthecheap.com for about $37/item for a 18″x 24″ magnet.

Upload your own logo when ordering


Flag Banners

A highly visible and informative way to attract attention to your meal site. Includes a ground stake.

Size: 7.5′

Ordering suggestion: VistaPrint for about $202/item for a 7.5′ straight flag banner, double sided printing, including ground stake. Pavement base ordered separately.

Download the front design.

Download the back design.


Horizontal Hanging Banners

SUN Meals Mesh Banner- Wind, Water, and UV resistant

Size: 6′ x 2′

Ordering suggestion: VistaPrint for about $48/item for a 6’x2′ banner with grommets.

Download the design.


Non-congregate SUN Meals Mesh Banner- Wind, Water, and UV resistant

Size: 6′ x 2′

Ordering suggestion: VistaPrint for about $48/item for a 6’x2′ banner with grommets.

Download the design.


Yard Signs

SUN Meals To-Go design.

Size: 24″x18″

Ordering suggestion: VistaPrint, starting at about $18/item with stands, size 24″x18″.

English design – PNG

Spanish design – PNG


SUN Meals design.

Size: 24″x18″

Ordering suggestion: VistaPrint, starting at about $18/item with stands, size 24″x18″.

English design – PNG

Spanish design – PNG


Staff and Volunteer Items

Mesh Safety Vests/Sports Pinnies

Size: Youth and Adult

Click here to order vest

Download the design


Hats and Visors

Size: Each Adjustable

Quick dry hatOpenTip, starting at about $10/item.

Adjustable visorOpenTip, starting at about $11/item.

Download the design.


Clipboards

Size: 9″x12.5″

Ordering suggestion: OpenTip, starting at about $3.75/item.

Download the design.


Door Hangers

Get the word out door to door with these colorful door hangers in both English and Spanish on one design.

Ordering suggestion:

Door Hanger — Vista Print starting at $.68/item for a 4.5″x11″ double sided print.

Download the design.


Small Magnets and Stickers

4″ Free Summer Meals Magnet

English and Spanish on one design.

Ordering suggestion:

Fridge Magnet — Sticker Mule starting at $2/item for a 4″x4″ magnet.

Download the design.


3″ Sticker– English design.

Size: 3″x3″

Stickers are provided with bleeds (color that extends beyond the 3” edge) and crop marks in the following formats:

Single-image PDF file: This file format will be preferred by most vendors

Single-image PNG file: May be preferred by some vendors or for printing on home printers


3″ Sticker– Spanish design.

Size: 3″x3″

Stickers are provided with bleeds (color that extends beyond the 3” edge) and crop marks in the following formats:

Single-image PDF file: This file format will be preferred by most vendors

Single-image PNG file: May be preferred by some vendors or for printing on home printers


Ordering suggestions:

Many online promotional product companies can print 3″ circle labels on rolls or as individual handout stickers. Sticker Mule, for example, has lots of options.

Most vendors should be able to work with the 3″ sticker pdf file to make larger or slightly smaller stickers. We do not recommend printing this sticker under 2.5″


EQUIPMENT

Below are equipment items we saw the biggest need for among sponsors and sites in recent summers, along with suggested vendors where you can purchase.

Shade Tent

Perfect for bright, hot summer days!

Ordering suggestion: amazon.com for about $140/item for a 10’x10′ tent with carrying bag.


Folding Table with carry handle (5′)

An essential item for serving meals indoors or outdoors.

Ordering suggestion: walmart.com for about $45/item.


Industrial Fan (2′)

Beat the heat and keep your staff cool outdoors during meal service and other events!

Ordering suggestion: amazon.com for about $133/item.


Sterno All-Purpose Insulated Food Carrier (Hot/Cold)

A year-round staple of school nutrition programs!

Ordering suggestion: webrestaurantstore.com, about $99/item for 18.5″ x 18.5″ x 12.5″ size.


Orange Thermal Grocery Bags

These thermal bags are significantly thinner than the insulated food carriers linked above, but they’re much more affordable and lightweight.

Ordering suggestion: Vistaprint for between $3.00-$5.00/item.