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Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0153 CN - Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in SFSP and SSO - Extension 7

This waiver extends the Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Summer Food Service Program – Extension 6 - granted on Aug. 20, 2020, that expires on Sept. 30, 2020—through Dec. 31, 2020, in conjunction with the Nationwide Waiver to Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations through December 2020. 

COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #53
08/31/2020
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0152 CN: Extend Area Eligibility Waivers Extension 2

This waiver extends until Dec. 31, 2020, the Nationwide Waiver to Extend Area Eligibility Waivers. 

COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #52
08/31/2020
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0159 Nationwide Waiver to Allow Offer Versus Serve Flexibilities in the SFSP – Extension

This waiver extends the Nationwide Waiver to Allow Offer Versus Serve Flexibilities in the SFSP  through Dec. 31, 2020, in conjunction with the Nationwide Waiver to Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations through December 2020.

COVID-19: Child Nutrition Response #51
08/31/2020
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0156 CN - Waiver of Meal Service Time Restrictions in the SFSP and SSO - EXTENSION

Nationwide waiver of meal service time restrictions in the Summer Food Service Program and National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option - Extension.

COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #50
08/31/2020
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0158 CN - Waive First Week Site Visits in SFSP - Extension

Nationwide waiver to waive first week site visits in the Summer Food Service Program.

COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #49
08/31/2020
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0157 CN - Allow Area Eligibility for Closed Enrolled Sites - Extension

Nationwide waiver to allow  area eligibility for closed enrolled sites in the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option- Extension.

COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #48
08/31/2020
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0144 CN - Nationwide Waiver to Allow Non-congregate Feeding in SFSP - Extension 3

This waiver extends the SFSP Nationwide Waiver to Allow Non-congregate Feeding in Child Nutrition Programs - Extension - granted on May 14, which expires on Aug. 31, 2020— through Sept. 30, 2020, or for the duration of summer operations, whichever is earlier.

COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #44
08/20/2020
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0147 CN - Nationwide Waiver to Allow Parents and Guardians to Pick Up Meals for Children – Extension 3

This waiver extends the nationwide waiver to Allow Parents and Guardians to Pick Up Meals for Children - Extension, granted on May 14, 2020 until Sept. 30, 2020, or for the duration of summer operations, whichever is earlier. This waiver extension applies to the NSLP Seamless Summer Option and the SFSP.

COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #47
08/20/2020
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0136 Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Child Nutrition Programs – Extension 5

Pursuant to Section 2202(a) of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and in light of the exceptional circumstances of this public health emergency,  FNS is extending a nationwide waiver to support access to nutritious meals while minimizing potential exposure to the novel coronavirus.

COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #38
07/30/2020
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0106 Nationwide Waiver to Waive First Week Site Visits in the SFSP

This waiver applies to state agencies administering and local organizations that have operated the SFSP successfully in the previous year, and SFSP sponsors in good standing that have successfully participated in the CACFP or the NSLP.  

COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #15
07/02/2020
Page updated: October 14, 2021