As part of our collaborative efforts to enhance USDA’s summer nutrition programs, approved program operators in low-income, rural areas can now use alternate service models that are tailored to the needs of the children and communities they serve. Learn how to feed kids far from the bus stop.

1. Hear from State Agency and/or sponsor panelists who implemented rural non-congregate meal service in summer 2023.
2. Gain a better understanding of the requirements under the forthcoming new rule.
3. Learn best practices for implementing rural non-congregate meal service.