Policy & Regulations
Questions and Answers Regarding the 2022 Infant Formula Shortage
The ongoing infant formula shortage due to supply chain issues, which worsened due to a major formula recall in February 2022, has left many CACFP operators concerned about access to formula and their options for safely feeding infants in their care. Food and Nutrition Service has developed the following Questions and Answers to support CACFP operators and their families during the infant formula shortage.
Read MoreCollection of Race and Ethnicity Data by Visual Observation and Identification in CACFP– Questions and Answers
This memorandum provides clarification on questions
related to the collection of race or ethnicity data now that
visual identification of race and ethnicity is no longer an
allowable practice in the Summer Food Service Program
(SFSP) and Child and Adult Care Food Program
(CACFP).
Flexibilities for Summer 2022 and School Year 2022-23
FNS is offering a suite of operational flexibilities that will be available to child nutrition programs for summer 2022 and school year 2022-23.
Read MoreArea Eligibility for Summer 2022 and School Year 2022-2023
This memo provides guidance to State agencies as they transition from COVID-19 nationwide waivers related to establishment of area eligibility in the child nutrition programs, including CACFP, for summer 2022 and school year 2022-2023. Child Adult Care Food Program operators must use data from October 2019, unless the National School Lunch State agency elects a month other than October to establish area eligibility.
Read MoreUpdated Nondiscrimination Statement and “And Justice for All” Poster Â
Effective May 5th, 2022, USDA released updated Nondiscrimination Statement Guidance. As a result of recent Supreme Court decision, State agencies and program operators must use the new updated nondiscrimination statement and new “And Justice for All” poster.
Read More2022 NCNC USDA Policy Update
During the 2022 Child and Nutrition Conference, the USDA held a policy update session.
Read MoreUpdates to the Federal Micro-Purchase Threshold
The changes outlined by FNS may be helpful to program operators experiencing challenges related to supply chain disruptions.
Read MoreCACFP Flexibilities During COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruptions
FNS has released guidance on current meal pattern flexibilities and opportunities for State agency and sponsoring organization discretion while monitoring meal pattern compliance during COVID-19 supply chain disruptions.
Read MoreQ&As for Child Nutrition Program Operations in School Year 2021-2022, Q&A #2
FNS has provided clarification on questions related to Child Nutrition Program operations during school year 2021-2022.
Read MoreChild Nutrition Emergency Operational Costs Reimbursement Programs: Q&As #3
FNS has released further instructions and administrative procedures for participation in the Child Nutrition Emergency Operational Costs Reimbursement Programs.
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