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ResetResource | Policy Memos
    FNS-640 Reporting Guidance
        This memo provides reporting guidance for the FNS-640 report beginning with reporting for school year (SY) 2018-19 due March 1, 2020.
          SP03-2020
    01/29/2024
    Resource | Policy Memos
    Revised: Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt Products in the School Meal Programs, CACFP, and SFSP
        This memorandum provides updated guidance on crediting tofu and soy yogurt products in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and extends previous guidance on crediting tofu and soy yogurt products to the Summer Food Service Program, as well as to the infant meal pattern in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
          SP 02-2024, CACFP 02-2024, SFSP 02-2024
    11/29/2023
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2017-0024
    Revised Prototype Free and Reduced Price Application for SY 2017-2018
        Attached to this memorandum, please find a revised edition of the Prototype Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals, with an accompanying instructions document. These materials may be adapted for direct use by state and local agencies, or as a reference for designing an effective application packet that meets all statutory and regulatory requirements.
          SP28-2017
    05/11/2023
    Resource | FAQs/Q&As | FNS-GD-2007-0022
    Questions and Answers on Alternate Protein Products
        The term "Alternate Protein Product" is the name used by FNS to identify products meeting requirements set forth in Appendix A of the NSLP, SBP, SFSP, and the CACFP within the section entitled Alternate Protein Products.
      10/04/2022
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2021-0059
    Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021: Effect on Child Nutrition Programs - REVISED
        This memorandum provides notice to child nutrition program operators regarding Sections 743, 764, 767, and 789 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 enacted on Dec. 21, 2020. This revised memorandum applies to state agencies administering, and local organizations operating the federal child nutrition programs. It is revised to correct the timeframe intended by Congress for Section 743.
          SP11 CACFP10 SFSP06 -2021
    05/14/2021
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2021-0060
    Questions and Answers Regarding Child Nutrition Program Oversight, Administration, and Reporting During COVID-19
        This memorandum provides clarification on questions related to child nutrition program oversight, monitoring, and administration.
          SP10 CACFP09 SFSP05-2021
    04/29/2021
    Resource | Guidance Documents | FNS-GD-2020-0130
    Guidelines for Policy Statement When Serving Meals or Milk Without Separate Charge
        All school food authorities participating in the National School Lunch, Commodity School, School Breakfast, and Special Milk Programs must submit a free and reduced price policy statement pursuant to 7 CFR Part 245.
      07/16/2020
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0084
    Waiver of 60-Day Reporting Requirements
        FNS is granting a nationwide waiver of the 60-day reporting requirements to help minimize potential exposure to the novel coronavirus. This waiver applies to the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, Child and Adult Food Care Program and Summer Food Service Program.
          COVID-19: Child Nutrition Response #12
    06/04/2020
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0083
    Q&As related to Food Service Management Company Contracts and Allowable Costs during the COVID-19 Pandemic
        This memorandum includes questions and answers for state agencies and local program operators on flexibilities available under the child nutrition programs during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
          SP21 CACFP12 SFSP12-2020
    06/03/2020
    Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0074
    Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility - Extension 2
        FNS is extending a nationwide waiver to support access to nutritious meals while minimizing potential exposure to the novel coronavirus (COVID–19). This extension of Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in the child nutrition programs, issued March 25, 2020, applies to the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program. This waiver remains in effect until June 30, 2020.
          COVID-19: Child Nutrition Response #24
    05/21/2020

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