Alternate Menu Planning Approaches – Calorie and Nutrient Standards
This memorandum clarifies FNS policy regarding the calorie and nutrient requirements for meals planned using alternate menu planning approaches.
Fluid Milk and Other Food Components/Menu Items in Reimbursable Lunches
It has come to our attention that there may be some confusion concerning fluid milk, and how it is offered in reimbursable lunches. Under all menu planning approaches, fluid milk is a separate food component/menu item.
CFR Correction: National School Breakfast Program Additional Menu Planning Approaches
This notice corrects Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations, parts 210 to 299.
Final Rule: National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program Additional Menu Planning Approaches
This final rule also adds a method that allows schools to use “any reasonable approach” to plan menus.
Categorical Eligibility of Pre-Kindergarten Even Start Participants for Free Meal Benefits
This memorandum extends this categorical eligibility provision to the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, the Special Milk Program for Children, and closed enrolled sites in the Summer Food Service Program.