Summer 2022 Waiver Update
July 13th, 2022
The recently passed Keep Kids Fed Act (KKFA) extended USDA’s nationwide waiver authority. To date, USDA has released seven waivers related to summer 2022 operations. See below for a list and summary of newly available waivers. These waivers are available nationwide, and state agencies must elect the waivers by notifying their FNS Regional Office. For questions on if your program is able to utilize these waivers, please contact your state agency.
Waiver #107: Nationwide Waiver to Extend Area Eligibility Waivers for Summer 2022 Operations - EXTENSION 5
Expiration: September 30, 2022
Flexibilities are available to those operating the Summer Food Service Program and NSLP Seamless Summer Option during summer 2022.
This waiver allows sponsors to operate open meal sites in locations that do not meet the definition of “areas in which poor economic conditions exist” or where more than half of children are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Waiver #108: Nationwide Waiver to Allow Area Eligibility for Closed Enrolled Sites for Summer 2022 Operations - EXTENSION 4
Expiration: September 30, 2022
Flexibilities are available to those operating the Summer Food Service Program and NSLP Seamless Summer Option during summer 2022.
This waiver allows closed enrolled sites to determine site eligibility through area eligibility (instead of collecting income eligibility applications).
Waiver #109: Nationwide Waiver to Allow Summer Food Service Program Reimbursement for the Seamless Summer Option in Summer 2022
Expiration: September 30, 2022
Flexibilities are available to those operating the NSLP Seamless Summer Option during summer 2022.
This waiver allows sponsors to claim NSLP Seamless Summer Option meals and snacks at the Summer Food Service Program reimbursement rate.
Waiver #110: Nationwide Waiver to Allow Fiscal Action Flexibility for Meal Pattern Violations Related to COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruptions Impacting School Meals in School Year 2022-2023 – EXTENSION
Expiration: June 30, 2023
Flexibilities are available to those administering the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and NSLP Seamless Summer Option.
This waiver removes the requirements to take fiscal action for meal pattern violations related to COVID-19 supply chain disruptions during the 2022-2023 school year. This includes violations related to missing food components or production records and violations involving milk type and vegetable subgroups.
Waiver #111: Nationwide Waiver to Allow Non-Congregate Feeding for Summer 2022 Operations - EXTENSION 7
Expiration: September 30, 2022
Flexibilities are available to those operating the Summer Food Service Program and NSLP Seamless Summer Option during summer 2022.
This waiver removes the requirement that meals be served in a congregate setting. Meals would be allowed to be taken and consumed off-site.
Waiver #112: Nationwide Waiver to Allow Parents and Guardians to Pick Up Meals for Children for Summer 2022 Operations - EXTENSION 7
Expiration: September 30, 2022
Flexibilities are available to those operating the Summer Food Service Program and NSLP Seamless Summer Option during summer 2022.
This waiver allows programs that elect non-congregate meal distribution to distribute meals to parents or guardians to take home to their children.
Waiver #113: Nationwide Waiver of Meal Service Time Restrictions for Summer 2022 Operations - EXTENSION 4
Expiration: September 30, 2022
Flexibilities are available to those operating the Summer Food Service Program and NSLP Seamless Summer Option during summer 2022.
This waiver allows operators to serve meals outside of standard meal times.
Note: The suite of the non-congregate, parent pick-up and meal service time waivers could permit grab-and-go, bundled meals (e.g. breakfast and lunch served at the same time), and multi-day meal packs. Please check with your state agency to see what is allowable in your state.