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Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0168 Nationwide Waiver to Allow SFSP and Seamless Summer Option Operations through SY 2020-2021 – Extension

This waiver allows the SFSP and NSLP Seamless Summer Option to continue to operate through June 30, 2021. It applies to state agencies administrating, and local organizations operating, the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option.

COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #59
10/09/2020
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0177 Nationwide Waiver of Area Eligibility in the CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Care Component- Extension

This waiver allows schools and afterschool care centers, regardless of their location, to serve at-risk afterschool meals and snacks to students after the regular school day, through June 30, 2021. This waiver applies to state agencies administrating and local organizations operating the CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Care Component.

COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #68
10/09/2020
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0169 Nationwide Waiver to Extend Area Eligibility Waivers – Extension 3

This waiver extends until June 30, 2021, the Nationwide Waiver to Extend Area Eligibility Waivers – Extension 2. It applies to state agencies administrating, and local organizations operating, the SFSP and NSLP Seamless Summer Option. 

COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #60
10/09/2020
Resource | Policy Memos CN - Nationwide Waiver to Extend Area Eligibility Waivers – Extension 3

This waiver extends until June 30, 2021, the Nationwide Waiver to Extend Area Eligibility Waivers – Extension 2. It applies to state agencies administrating, and local organizations operating, the SFSP and NSLP Seamless Summer Option (SSO).

10/09/2020
Resource | Waivers CN: Minimum Administrative Review Flexibilities

FNS is waiving certain requirements for administrative reviews in cases where an insufficient number of the school food authorities’ schools are operating.

08/11/2020
Resource | Policy Memos Nationwide Waiver of Onsite Monitoring Requirements for State Agencies in the Summer Food Service Program – EXTENSION

FNS is extending a nationwide waiver to help minimize potential exposure to COVID-19. This extension of Nationwide Waiver of Onsite Monitoring Requirements for State Agencies in the Summer Food Service Program applies to monitoring of schools and institutions operating Summer Food Service Program.

COVID-19: Child Nutrition Response #31
06/08/2020
Resource | Policy Memos Nationwide Waiver of Onsite Monitoring Requirements for Sponsoring Organizations in the Summer Food Service Program – EXTENSION

FNS is extending a nationwide waiver to help minimize potential exposure to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This extension of Nationwide Waiver of Onsite Monitoring Requirements for Sponsoring Organizations in the Summer Food Service Program applies to monitoring of schools and institutions operating Summer Food Service Program.

COVID-19: Child Nutrition Response #30
06/08/2020
Resource | Policy Memos Nationwide Waiver of Onsite Monitoring Requirements in the School Meals Programs – Revised – EXTENSION

FNS is extending a nationwide waiver to help minimize potential exposure to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This extension of Nationwide Waiver of Onsite Monitoring Requirements in the School Meals Programs and Nationwide Waiver of Onsite Monitoring Requirements in the School Meals Programs – Revised applies to the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.

COVID-19: Child Nutrition Response #29
06/08/2020
Resource | Fact Sheets Farm to Summer Factsheet

This factsheet highlights why summer meals are ripe for local foods and agriculture-based activities. 

12/14/2017
Page updated: October 14, 2021