Posts Tagged ‘sfsp’
Addressing Child Hunger When School is OutÂ
While summer is a time for relaxation and vacation for some, it is a time of great uncertainty for many children who experience food insecurity. Afterschool and on the weekend, children are also unsure of where their meals will come from. That’s where Child Nutrition Programs step in.
Read MoreNCA Commends USDA Improvements to Child Nutrition Programs
Last month, USDA released a final rule to better align Child Nutrition Programs with the 2020-2025 DGAs. NCA is glad to see such positive changes made to Child Nutrition Programs and commends USDA for their leadership in improving program vital to child food security.
Read MoreComment Requested – Serious Deficiency Process in the CACFP & SFSP
USDA has requested comments on their proposed rule for the Serious Deficiency process for CACFP and SFSP. They need your feedback to help them determine what changes to make!
Read MoreFinal Rule: Updates to Meal Patterns in CACFP & SFSP
The USDA recently released a Final Rule that better aligns meal patterns in the CACFP, SFSP, and School Meals with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Read MoreMeal Claim Validation in the Summer Food Service Program
USDA released guidance outlining the process that State agencies must follow to validate SFSP sponsor meal claims during sponsor reviews. Read the guidance.
Read MoreNon-Congregate Meal Service in Rural Areas Questions and AnswersÂ
USDA released guidance updating their Question and Answer document for rural non-congregate summer meals. Read the updated guidance.
Read MoreProposed Rule: Serious Deficiency Process in the CACFP & SFSP
USDA released a proposed rule for updating the Serious Deficiency process in the CACFP and SFSP. The rule proposes updates that would redefines serious deficiency, allows for full correction and removal of serious deficiencies, and extends the process to CACFP unaffiliated centers and SFSP sponsors.
Read MoreState agency Monitoring in the SFSP
USDA released guidance to clarify the new criteria States must consider when determining with SFSP sites require pre-approval visits. Read the guidance.
Read MoreSummer Meals: Meeting Families Where They AreÂ
Summer is a time of great uncertainty for many children who experience food insecurity. During the school year more than 30 million children receive breakfast and/or lunch at school, but during summer break children lose access to these daily meals. This is where the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Summer Electronic Benefit Transfers (EBT) come into play.
Read MoreRural Non-Congregate in the SFSP: Management and Administration Plan and State Administrative Funds
USDA released guidance for state agencies that outlines changes required to their SFSP management and administration plans (MAPs).
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