Cherokee Nation
Good News! SUN Bucks is Available in Your Location
- Website: Summer EBT Program
- Hotline: 539-234-3265 or 800-256-0671 ext. 5275
- Email: wicsebtc@cherokee.org
Resource | Policy Memos
Third Allocation of Supply Chain Assistance Funds to Alleviate Supply Chain Disruptions in the School Meal Programs
This guidance outlines an additional $471.5 million being provided by FNS to enhance local school districts’ ability to purchase foods for school meals by offering resources needed to address supply chain challenges directly to schools and school districts.
SP16-2022
09/20/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance | FNS-GD-2018-0001
Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs
The Food Buying Guide for child nutrition programs has all of the current information in one manual to help you and your purchasing agent buy the right amount of food and the appropriate type of food for your program(s), and determine the specific contribution each food makes toward the meal pattern requirements.
07/11/2022
Basic page
Common Questions about Returning to Normal Operations
Nationwide waivers provided flexibilities to help millions of children receive nutritious meals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some examples of common questions you may receive from parents or guardians about changes in how their children receive meals in SFSP and CACFP.
05/11/2022
Resource | Info Sheets
School Lunch and Breakfast Sodium Limits and Timeline
National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program sodium limits and timeline
02/24/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance
National School Lunch Program Meal Pattern Chart
Meal pattern chart for the National School Lunch Program
02/24/2022
Resource | Webinars/Videos
Transitional Standards for Milk, Sodium and Whole Grains - Webinar for State Agencies and School Food Authorities
Webinar on transitional rule for state agencies & school food authorities.
02/16/2022
Resource | Policy Memos
Child Nutrition Waiver Update to Address Meal Service During Unanticipated School Closures and Supply Chain Issues
This memo announces a new set of child nutrition program waivers for school year 2021-2022. Since March 2020, USDA has worked to ensure state agencies, schools and other community partners have the tools they need to maintain children’s access to nutritious meals during COVID-19.
09/22/2021
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2021-0101
Nationwide Waiver for Selected Child Nutrition Program Reporting Requirements
This waiver cancels selected administrative data reporting requirements in the child nutrition programs, specifically the following: FNS-640 Administrative Review Report Form; FNS-828 School Food Authority Paid Lunch Price Report; FNS-874 Local Educational Agency Second Review of Applications; Ameliorative Action Plans for Verification Results; State Agency Food Safety Inspections Report; and Performance-Based Reimbursement (7 Cents) Quarterly Report.
COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #106
09/22/2021
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2021-0100
Nationwide Waiver to Allow Service of Meals at School Sites during Unanticipated School Closures in SY 2021-22
Under this waiver, Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option operators in states that elect to be subject to this waiver may serve meals at school sites during unanticipated school closures in school year 2021-22.
COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #105
09/22/2021
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2021-0099
Nationwide Waiver of Area Eligibility Requirements for Service Institutions Operating the SFSP during Unanticipated School Closures in SY 2021-22
Under this waiver, service institutions operating the Summer Food Service Program in states, whose agencies elect to be subject to this waiver, may operate open sites in areas that are not located in “Areas in which poor economic conditions exist” during unanticipated school closures in school year 2021-2022.
COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #104
09/22/2021