For FY 24, states, territories and ITOs must clearly attest that non-federal funds have been identified and are available to meet the 50 percent match requirement.
USDA is committed to providing nutrition assistance to hard-hit families across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic. In support of President Biden’s call to action on hunger, USDA announced that it is increasing the Pandemic EBT benefit by approximately 15 percent, providing more money for low-income families and millions of children missing meals due to school and child care closures.
This guidance updates previously issued Questions and Answers to clarify SFSP requirements. It supersedes SFSP 05-2017, Summer Food Service Program Questions and Answers, Dec. 1, 2016.
Questions and answers regarding why the SFSP is important and how it operates.
Pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 are eligible. They must meet income guidelines, a state residency requirement, and be individually determined to be at "nutritional risk" by a health professional.
These questions and answers provide more information about the USDA Foods Database for states/school districts.
FNS-525 State Administrative Expense Funds Reallocation Report
Form FNS-10 Report of School Program Operations
SNAP E&T program activity report form (FNS-583)
This agreement sets out the requirements for administering the child nutrition programs and the food distribution programs.