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ResetResource | Policy Memos
    Implementation Guidance for the Rural Non-congregate Option Provisions of the Interim Final Rule, Establishing the Summer EBT Program and Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Meal Programs
        This memorandum includes key information on the new regulatory requirements for non-congregate summer meal service in rural areas.
          SFSP 03-2024, SP 05-2024
    01/17/2024
    Resource | Policy Memos
    Clarification of Allowable Flexibilities for Child Nutrition Programs Experiencing Milk Supply Shortages
        FNS is aware that schools in multiple states are experiencing milk supply chain challenges related to packaging issues. This memorandum provides state agencies with information about existing authority related to schools and other child nutrition program operators experiencing inadequate milk supply. FNS encourages state agencies to use this authority when needed to support program operators impacted by the current milk packaging challenges.
          SP 01-2024, CACFP 01-2024, SFSP 01-2024
    10/26/2023
    Resource | Policy Memos
    SNAP Benefit Issuance
        On Sept. 30, 2023, President Biden signed into law the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act, funding the federal government through Nov. 17, 2023. This memorandum is intended to clarify the impact of the continuing resolution on upcoming SNAP benefit issuance.
      10/16/2023
    Resource | Policy Memos
    Summer Food Service Program Questions and Answers - Revised
        This guidance updates previously issued Questions and Answers to clarify SFSP requirements. It supersedes SFSP 05-2017, Summer Food Service Program Questions and Answers, Dec. 1, 2016.
          SFSP 05-2017
    09/28/2023
    Resource | Policy
    Community Eligibility Provision: Implementing the New Minimum Identified Student Percentage
        This guidance applies to state agencies and local educational agencies administering the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. This guidance provides information on the final rule, Child Nutrition Programs: Community Eligibility Provision – Increasing Options for School.
          SP 22-2023
    09/26/2023
    Resource | Policy Memos
    SNAP Improvements to Federal Financial Accounting
        This communication is intended to provide states with information about a change in the FNS accounting process for obligating SNAP funds.
      09/18/2023
    Resource | Policy Memos
    Oversight of Infant Formula Purchase Requirements in WIC
        FNS is communicating the following guidance to remind WIC state agencies and WIC authorized vendors of our ongoing commitment to ensure the safety of infant formula purchased in the WIC program, and to prevent stolen infant formula from being purchased with WIC benefits.
      09/08/2023
    Resource | Policy Memos
    Fourth Allocation of Supply Chain Assistance Funds to Alleviate Supply Chain Disruptions in the School Meals Programs
        Notice of funding availability, fourth allocation of supply chain assistance funds to alleviate supply chain disruptions in the school meal programs.
          SP 19-2023
    08/07/2023
    Resource | Policy Memos
    Best Practices for Streamlining Applications for Year-Round Program Operations
        This memorandum provides best practices for establishing a single application process for experienced program operators providing year-round meal services to at-risk children in low-income areas.
          CACFP 08-2023, SFSP 10-2023
    06/12/2023
    Resource | Policy Memos
    Initial Site Visits in the Summer Food Service Program
        This guidance memo addresses sponsors’ monitoring requirements of its sites and food service operations in the SFSP. This guidance applies to sponsors’ management responsibilities of conducting initial site visits and full reviews of food service, including visits of non-congregate rural meal sites.
          SFSP 10-2023
    05/30/2023

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