Materials and Equipment for Order

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

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

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.


Vinyl Banner– English and Spanish on one design.

Size: 8’x2.5′

Ordering suggestion: VistaPrint for about $61/item for a 8’x2.5′ banner with grommets.

Download the design.



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 $35/item for a 2’x2′ magnet.

Download the design.

Download the design with room to add your own logo.


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


Yard Signs

Orange design.

Size: 24″x18″

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

Download the design.


English design.

Size: 24″x18″

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

Download the design.


Spanish design.

Size: 24″x18″

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

Download the design.


Staff and Volunteer Items

Safety Vests

Size: Youth and Adult sizes

Ordering suggestion: OpenTip, starting at about $7/item.

Download the design.

Download the design with room to add your school/ sponsor logo


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

6 up template: This uses the sheet template of the 3″ laser labels, which can be purchased on Uline.com, item #S-19303


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

6 up template: This uses the sheet template of the 3″ laser labels, which can be purchased on Uline.com, item #S-19303


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″


Vertical, Retractable, Self-Supporting Banner and Carrying Bag (STANDARD)

A colorful and informative way to attract attention to your meal site. Includes a standard-type stand that is lighter and easier to transport.

Ordering suggestion: uprinting.com for about $140/item, standard 33.5″ x 79″ size.

Download the design here.

Download the design here with room to add your own logo.


Vertical, Retractable, Self-Supporting Banner and Carrying Bag (DELUXE)

A colorful and informative way to attract attention to your meal site. Includes a deluxe-type stand that is heavier and more sturdy when left standing on its own.

Ordering suggestion: uprinting.com for about $166/item, deluxe 33″ x 77″ size.

Download the design here.

Download the design here with room to add your own logo.


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.

Tailgating 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 (40″; adjustable height)

An essential item for serving meals indoors or outdoors.

Ordering suggestion: walmart.com for about $36/item.


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 $172/item.


Industrial Fan (30″)

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

Ordering suggestion: amazon.com for about $322/item.


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

A year-round staple of school nutrition programs!

Ordering suggestion: webrestaurantstore.com, about $123/item for 18.5″ x 18.5″ x 12.5″ size.