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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
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0105 Nationwide Waiver of Food Service Management Contract Duration in the NLSP and SFSP

FNS waives  food service management company contracts duration requirements for all state agencies, school food authorities, and SFSP sponsors. Contracts that may expire by or around June 30, 2020 may be extended through school year 2020-21.

COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response # 19
07/01/2020
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0103 Nationwide Waiver of Local School Wellness Policy Triennial Assessments in the NSLP and SBP

FNS is establishing a nationwide waiver to support schools unable to complete a triennial assessment of the local school wellness policies by June 30, 2020, due to school closures as a result of COVID–19. This waiver applies to state agencies that have local educational agencies administering the NSLP and/or SBP.

COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #18
07/01/2020
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0087 Nationwide Waiver to Extend Area Eligibility Waivers through August 31, 2020

FNS is establishing a nationwide waiver to extend area eligibility waivers through Aug. 31, 2020 to continue supporting access to nutritious meals while minimizing potential exposure to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #32
06/10/2020
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
Page updated: October 14, 2021