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Resource | Federal Register Documents Serious Deficiency Process in the CACFP and SFSP

This rulemaking proposes important modifications to make the application of serious deficiency procedures in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program consistent, effective, and in line with current requirements under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. 

02/21/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos CNP Integrity Final Rule: School Meal Programs Provisions Webinar

This webinar gives an overview of the rulemaking process, highlights specific regulatory changes and provisions that impact the school meal programs, and provides information regarding resources for the final rule.

01/19/2024
Resource | Policy Memos Implementation Guidance for the Rural Non-congregate Option Provisions of the Interim Final Rule, Establishing the Summer EBT Program and Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Meal Programs

This memorandum includes key information on the new regulatory requirements for non-congregate summer meal service in rural areas.

SFSP 03-2024, SP 05-2024
01/17/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance ¡Es la hora del desayuno!

¡Es la hora del desayuno! Planificador de menús de desayunos para el Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos para niños de 3 a 18 años de edad.

FNS-902-S
11/28/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance It’s Breakfast Time!

Check out this easy-to-use menu planner and recipe booklet for Child and Adult Care Food Program operators who provide breakfast meals for children 3–18 years of age.

FNS-902
11/27/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance USDA Foods Database

Check out this database to access vendor-specific product information for all direct delivered USDA Foods for the National School Lunch Program.

11/09/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Streamlining Program Requirements and Improving Integrity in the SFSP

USDA is implementing regulatory changes to the SFSP that simplify program requirements and improve the customer experience.

11/09/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Professional Standards: Resources

These resources provide school nutrition professionals with the knowledge and tools to implement and meet the professional standards requirements within their programs.

11/03/2023
Resource | Policy Memos Summer Food Service Program Questions and Answers - Revised

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.

SFSP 05-2017
09/28/2023
Resource | Nutrition Education FDPIR Sharing Gallery: Additional Resources

This gallery features links to outside organizations that provide programming, funding, or resources specifically tailored to ITOs. These organizations often link to additional resources and can be a source to help identify partners for future nutrition-related projects or initiatives.

09/28/2023
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