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Resource | Policy Enhancing Child Nutrition Program Meal Standards

As a reminder, meals and snacks offered through the child nutrition programs may be claimed for federal reimbursement if they meet the federal nutrition requirements and other federal regulations. State agencies may not withhold federal reimbursement for meals that meet the federal requirements, even if additional state requirements are not met. However, if a state provides an additional reimbursement above the federal reimbursement, they may withhold the state reimbursement.

06/02/2025
Resource | Policy Using Federal Funds to Purchase Local Foods

The purpose of this memorandum is to remind schools, sponsors, and institutions participating in any USDA Child Nutrition Program, including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Special Milk Program for Children , Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, and the Seamless Summer Option , of the many ways they can purchase local foods to serve in program meals.

05/06/2025
Resource | Policy Summer EBT for Children Program - 2025 Benefit Levels

This notice informs the public of the annual adjustments to the levels of monthly benefits in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (Summer EBT) Program. These adjustments reflect changes in the Thrifty Food Plan, as required under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.

03/10/2025
Basic page SUN Bucks Newsletter Articles: Long-form

Sample newsletter blurb for organizations (e.g., schools, food banks, advocacy groups) working with families with children who qualify for Summer EBT/SUN Bucks.

02/26/2025
Resource | Technical Assistance SUN Bucks — A Tested and Effective Strategy for Ending Summer Hunger

SUN Bucks is a proven game-changer in the fight against child hunger.

02/11/2025
Basic page SUN Bucks/Summer EBT Sample Phone and Text Message Scripts

Sample scripts for informing families about SUN Bucks/Summer EBT.

02/11/2025
Basic page SUN Bucks/Summer EBT Social Media Posts

Sample social media posts and graphics for the SUN Bucks/Summer EBT program including branded and unbranded graphics. Post text can be customized as needed.

02/03/2025
Resource | Policy Summer Food Service Program - 2025 Reimbursement Rates

This notice informs the public of the annual adjustments to the reimbursement rates for meals served in the Summer Food Service Program.

01/13/2025
Resource | Policy Memos Written Codes of Conduct and Performance of Employees Engaged in Award and Administration of Contracts

This memorandum responds to a number of recent questions and requests to provide clarifying guidance to state agencies and child nutrition program operators, including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Summer Food Service Program, regarding the expectation and enforcement of ethical conduct by their employees engaged in procurement of program goods and service.

12/02/2014
Resource | Research and Data | Demonstrations SEBTC Demonstration: Evaluation Findings for the Third Implementation Year 2013 Final Report

The evaluation examined the impact of a $30 per child per month benefit on child, adult and household food security relative to a $60 monthly benefit. It found that the $30 benefit was as effective in reducing the most severe category of food insecurity among children during the summer as the $60 benefit.

11/14/2014
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