Summer Meals
USDA Extends Free Meals to Children through Summer 2021 Due to Pandemic
USDA has extended several waivers that allow all children throughout the country to continue to receive meals while school is out during the summer.
Read More2021 Virtual National Child Nutrition Conference
Join the child nutrition community for an incredible few days of training and learning opportunities. Learn from and network with colleagues from across the nation.
Read MoreSFSP 2021 Reimbursement Rates Published
The reimbursement rates for the 2021 Summer Food Service Program are now available. These rates are effective as of January 1, 2021.
Read MoreSFSP Waivers & Key Flexibilities
USDA has issued nationwide waivers to ensure that our most vulnerable populations have access to food during the COVID-19 pandemic. This waiver allows Summer Food Service Program operations to continue through end of school year 2020-2021.
Read MoreNorthern Illinois Food Bank Serves Summer Meals to 16,000 Children
“1 in 5 children in our service area are not getting the nutritious food they need. When kids don’t have what they need, emotional and learning needs suffer.”
Learn how they are combatting food insecurity in their neighborhood.
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