FNS Documents & Resources

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

During the public health emergency due to COVID-19, FNS waives, for all states, requirements that limit the use of Offer versus Serve to school food authorities and require sponsors to apply OVS under the rules followed for the National School Lunch Program.

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.  

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.

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.