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Summer EBT Benefit Levels
FNS published a memo that outlines 2024 Summer EBT benefit levels for all states and Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) operating the program, including the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories.
Read MoreUpdated Instructions for the SAE Recovery Process and SAE Financial Status Report
USDA released CACFP guidance for state agencies on changes to SAE funds and how they are tracked and reported.
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).
Read MoreRural Designations in the Summer Meal Programs
USDA released a guidance memo explaining the revised definition of rural created in the interim final rule on the SFSP non-congregate option.
Read MoreJanuary Policy Update
Since our last policy updated, there has been new legislation introduced, waivers approved, guidance released, as well as an Interim Final Rule for SFSP rural, non-congregate feeding. There have also been multiple research papers published regarding the CACFP. Check out the recent policy updates below!
Read MoreImplementation Guidance for the Rural Non-congregate Option
USDA released a memo that highlights key information on the new regulatory requirements for non-congregate summer meal service in rural areas.
Read MoreNearly 21 Million Children Expected to Receive New Grocery Benefit This Summer
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that 35 states, all five U.S. territories, and four tribes plan to be the first to launch the new, permanent summer grocery benefits program for children – known as Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer – in summer 2024.
Read MoreCrediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products
USDA released guidance that extends the option of serving commercially prepared tofu and soy yogurt as meat alternates to infants 6-11 months participating in the CACFP. The memo also extends the ability to serve tofu and soy yogurt as meat alternates in SFSP.
Read MoreProcuring Local Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Game, and Eggs
This memo clarifies the regulatory requirements related to food safety and answers specific questions related to local meat, poultry, seafood, game, and eggs.
Read MoreScholarships Available for #NCNC24!
We are thrilled to offer 7 scholarships for the 2024 National Child Nutrition Conference in-person in Orlando, Florida. We will also be awarding 8 additional scholarships to attend the conference virtually.
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