Cherokee Nation
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- Website: Summer EBT Program
- Hotline: 539-234-3265 or 800-256-0671 ext. 5275
- Email: wicsebtc@cherokee.org
Resource | Policy
Initial Implementation Memorandum: Child Nutrition Programs - Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 DGAs
On April 25, 2024, FNS published the final rule, Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This rule includes minor updates to the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program to better align Child Nutrition Program requirements. These updates represent continued progress toward supporting the nutrition quality of school meals, strengthening the Child Nutrition Programs, and advancing USDA’s commitment to nutrition security.
SP 19-2024, CACFP 07-2024, SFSP 12-2024
05/17/2024
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Summer Food Service Program FAQs
Questions and answers regarding why the SFSP is important and how it operates.
05/09/2024
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SUN Meals and SUN Meals To-Go (SFSP) Implementing Agency Resources
Tribal nations, state agencies, site sponsors, and program operators can use the following resources to help administer the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) SUN Meals or SUN Meals To-Go (non-congregate) options.
05/06/2024
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CACFP Infant Meal Pattern
CACFP meal pattern tables for all infant meals and snacks.
04/24/2024
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CACFP Snack Meal Pattern
CACFP nutrition standards for the snack meal pattern.
04/24/2024
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CACFP Lunch and Supper Meal Pattern
Meal pattern for children and adults in CACFP for lunch and supper.
04/24/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
Implementation Timeline for Updated Nutrition Requirements in CACFP & SFSP
Provisions in the final rule that could impact CACFP and/or SFSP.
04/24/2024
Resource | Policy
Meal Claim Validation in the Summer Food Service Program
Provides an overview and step-by-step process for how to complete the meal claim validation process. This memorandum includes two attachments. Attachment 1 provides a flow chart on conducting a meal claim validation. Attachment 2 provides an example.
SFSP09-2024
04/19/2024