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Resource | Technical Assistance Child Nutrition: Program Integrity Final Rule

FNS published a final rule on program integrity to ensure that child nutrition programs are properly operated and managed to protect federal funds and taxpayer dollars.

08/23/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service Examples: Summer 2023

This document provides examples of using the rural non-congregate meal service option for the Summer Food Service Program and the Seamless Summer Option in summer 2023

07/13/2023
Resource | Policy Memos Guidance for State Implementation of Summer EBT in 2024

The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023 authorized a permanent, nationwide Summer EBT program beginning in 2024. The Act requires FNS to promulgate interim regulations within a year of the Act’s enactment. Interim regulations are effective upon publication and FNS will accept comments on the interim rule to inform subsequent rulemakings. 

06/07/2023
Resource | Policy SFSP Site Supervisor's Guide

A smoothly run site for the Summer Food Service Program for children is something that every sponsor and site staff hopes to achieve.

05/17/2023
Resource | Policy SFSP Sponsor Monitor's Guide

This guidance is designed to give you, as a monitor for a program sponsor, a working knowledge of the SFSP and your duties and responsibilities as the sponsor’s representative.

05/16/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Team Nutrition Recipes

A collection of USDA standardized recipes for schools and the CACFP, recipe standardization guides, and recipes to make with kids. 

03/10/2023
Resource | Policy Memos Guidance on Performance Standards, Budgets, and Management Plans in the Summer Food Service Program

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance for state agencies and program operators on aspects of the final rule that aligned the SFSP with other child nutrition programs: performance standards, budgets, and management plans.

03/07/2023
Resource | Policy Memos Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023: Effect on Child Nutrition Programs

This memorandum provides notice to child nutrition program operators regarding the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, enacted on Dec. 29, 2022. 

03/03/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Offering Multiple Meals as Part of Summer Non-Congregate Meal Service

As part of non-congregate summer meal service in rural areas, program operators may provide bulk food items that contribute to multiple meals for children

02/28/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Turnip the Beet! High Quality Summer Meals Award Program

The Turnip the Beet! Awards recognize outstanding summer meal program sponsors across the nation who work hard to offer high quality meals that are appetizing, appealing, and nutritious to children during the summer months. 

02/09/2023
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