Little is known about the food safety risks associated with the various production methods by which schools prepare and serve food to students. Given this, the Center for Food Safety in Child Nutrition Programs at Kansas State University conducted a study.
You can customize this letter and send to households with children who are not automatically eligible to receive Summer EBT. These households will need to apply for SUN Bucks.
This sample letter can be sent to households with children who are automatically eligible to receive Summer EBT and do not need to apply for SUN Bucks.
Sample phone script & suggested text messages for community-based organizations and schools to promote Summer EBT.
Sample newsletter blurb for organizations (e.g. schools, food banks, advocacy groups) working with families who qualify for Summer EBT/SUN Bucks.
Technical assistance resources for Summer EBT implementing agencies to determine eligibility and meet program implementation deadlines.
The Summer EBT Early Guidance Webinar provides information to assist states and territories in preparing to implement Summer EBT in 2024.
This webinar provides information to assist ITOs in preparing to implement Summer EBT in 2024. A separate webinar has been provided in relation to Summer EBT for states.
Letter to reiterate the flexibilities that USDA has made available to all WIC state agencies and to urge all states to take additional action to make it easier for families to get the formula they need.
These handouts provide general recommendations on handwashing, cleaning, and disinfecting, to operators of USDA Foods household programs including CSFP, TEFAP, and FDPIR.