05/17/2024
SP 19-2024, CACFP 07-2024, SFSP 12-2024
Initial Implementation Memorandum: Child Nutrition Programs - Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 DGAs
05/17/2024
SP 18-2024, CACFP 06-2024, SFSP 11-2024
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: Effect on Child Nutrition Programs
01/24/2024
SP 07-2024, CACFP 03-2024
Updated Instructions for the SAE Recovery Process and SAE Financial Status Report
11/29/2023
SP 02-2024, CACFP 02-2024, SFSP 02-2024
Revised: Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products in the School Meal Programs, CACFP, and SFSP
10/26/2023
SP 01-2024, CACFP 01-2024, SFSP 01-2024
Clarification of Allowable Flexibilities for Child Nutrition Programs Experiencing Milk Supply Shortages
05/31/2023
SP 17-2023
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program: Allocation of Funds for FY 2024
05/30/2023
SFSP 10-2023
Initial Site Visits in the Summer Food Service Program
05/25/2023
SFSP 08-2023
Guidance on Site Selection Criteria during Reviews in the SFSP
05/11/2023
SP16-2023
Revised Prototype Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals
04/05/2023
SP 11-2023
Paid Lunch Equity: Guidance for SY 2023-24
03/20/2023
SP 07-2023, CACFP 06-2023, SFSP 04-2023
Unique Entity Identifier Transition
03/06/2023
SFSP 04-2024, SP 06-2024
Rural Designations in the Summer Meal Programs - Revised
03/03/2023
SP 06-2023, CACFP 05-2023, SFSP 02-2023
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023: Effect on Child Nutrition Programs
02/17/2023
SP04-2023, CACFP04-2023
FY 2023 Reallocation of State Administrative Expense Funds in Child Nutrition Programs
02/15/2023
SP 03-2023, CACFP 02-2023
Offsite Monitoring of the CACFP and School Meal Programs After the Public Health Emergency Ends
09/20/2022
SP16-2022
Third Allocation of Supply Chain Assistance Funds to Alleviate Supply Chain Disruptions in the School Meal Programs
06/15/2022
SP 11-2022
Determining Eligibility for Severe Need Reimbursement for the SBP and the Two Cent Differential Reimbursement for the NSLP in SY 2022-23 and 2023-24
04/04/2022
SP08-2022, CACFP07-2022, SFSP03-2022
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022: Effect on Child Nutrition Programs
03/02/2022
SP 05-2022
Meal Requirements Under the NSLP & SBP: Q&A for Program Operators Updated to Support the Transitional Standards Effective July 1, 2022
03/02/2022
SP04-2022, CACFP04-2022
Question & Answer Guidance on the Final Rule, Child Nutrition Programs: Transitional Standards Effective July 1, 2022
09/22/2021
Child Nutrition Waiver Update to Address Meal Service During Unanticipated School Closures and Supply Chain Issues
09/22/2021
COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #106
Nationwide Waiver for Selected Child Nutrition Program Reporting Requirements
09/22/2021
COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #105
Nationwide Waiver to Allow Service of Meals at School Sites during Unanticipated School Closures in SY 2021-22
09/22/2021
COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #104
Nationwide Waiver of Area Eligibility Requirements for Service Institutions Operating the SFSP during Unanticipated School Closures in SY 2021-22
09/22/2021
COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #103
Nationwide Waiver to Allow Parents and Guardians to Pick Up Meals Served by Service Institutions through the SFSP during Unanticipated School Closures in SY 2021-22
09/22/2021
COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #102
Nationwide Waiver of Meal Times Requirements for Service Institutions Operating the SFSP during Unanticipated School Closures in SY 2021-22
09/22/2021
COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #101
Nationwide Waiver to Allow Non-Congregate Meal Service for Service Institutions Operating the SFSP during Unanticipated School Closures in SY 2021-22
09/15/2021
COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #100
Waiver to Allow Fiscal Action Flexibility for Meal Pattern Violations Related to COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruptions Impacting School Meals in SY 2021-22
08/26/2021
Pandemic EBT – State Plans for 2021-22
05/24/2021
COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #97
Nationwide Waiver to Provide Flexibility for School Meal Programs Administrative Reviews of SFAs Operating Only the SSO in SY 2021-22
03/15/2021
SP09 CACFP07-2021
Child Nutrition Emergency Operational Costs Reimbursement Programs: State Agency Implementation Plan Template and Q&A Guidance
10/09/2020
COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #70
Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Child Nutrition Programs – Extension 5
10/09/2020
COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #63
Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in the SFSP and the NSLP Seamless Summer Option - Extension 8
08/31/2020
COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #53
CN - Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in SFSP and SSO - Extension 7
06/08/2020
COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #36
Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Child Nutrition Programs – Extension 4
06/08/2020
COVID-19: Child Nutrition Response #26
Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility - Extension 3
05/21/2020
COVID-19: Child Nutrition Response #24
Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility - Extension 2
04/21/2020
COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #13
Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility - Extension
04/01/2020
SP10 CACFP05-2020
FY 2020 Reallocation of SAE Funds in Child Nutrition Programs
03/25/2020
COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #4
COVID-19 Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Child Nutrition Programs
12/27/2019
FD-147
Policy Cancellation Memorandum
09/12/2017
SP43-2017
Revised SY16-17 SFA-3 Administrative Review Form for FNS-640 Reporting
12/01/2016
SP09-2017
2017 Edition of Questions and Answers for the National School Lunch Program’s Seamless Summer Option
07/21/2015
SP41-2015
Updated Offer vs Serve Guidance for the NSLP and SBP Beginning SY2015-16
09/11/2014
SP63-2014
Smart Snacks Standards for Exempt Foods when Paired Together
06/30/2014
SP53-2014
Transition of Foods and Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value to Smart Snacks in School Standards
06/26/2013
SP48-2013
Extending Flexibility for RCCIs in the NSLP
05/31/2013
CACFP 12-2013, SFSP 14-2013
Transitioning from SFSP to CACFP At-risk Afterschool Meals
11/28/2012
SP09 CACFP04-2013
Streamlining At-Risk Meal Participation for School Food Authorities
10/11/2012
FD-125
Offering School Food Authorities the Required Value and Variety of USDA Foods, and Efficient and Cost-Effective Distribution