Policy
Nationwide Waiver to Allow Parents and Guardians to Pick Up Meals for Children for School Year 2021-2022
Local operators may allow parents and guardians to pick up meals on the children’s behalf.
Read MoreNationwide Waiver of Meal Times for School Year 2021-2022
Under this waiver, CACFP operators in States that elect to be subject to this waiver may serve meals outside of the standard meal times.
Read MoreNationwide Waiver to Allow Non-Congregate Meal Service for School Year 2021-2022
This waiver allows CACFP program operators to provide non-congregate meals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreNCA Endorses The Access to Healthy Food for Young Children Act of 2021
NCA is pleased to see many of its policy priorities addressed in this bill.
Read MoreUSDA Announces Child Nutrition Nationwide Waivers for School Year 2021-2022
To support successful school reopening, and to promote afterschool and child care, FNS announces a new suite of Child Nutrition Program nationwide waivers and flexibilities.
Read MoreQ&A Regarding Child Nutrition Program Oversight, Administration, and Reporting During COVID-19
This memo furthers answer questions regarding CNP oversight, administration and reporting during Covid-19.
Read MoreExpanded CACFP Meal Access for Young Adults in Emergency Shelters
CACFP meals served to young adults under the age of 25 in emergency shelters now eligible for reimbursement.
Read MoreChild Nutrition Emergency Operational Costs Reimbursement Programs: Q&A #2
FNS has released Q&As addressing questions regarding the implementation plan template, the payment calculation formula, and other topics.
Read MoreUSDA Extends Free Meals to Children through Summer 2021 Due to Pandemic
USDA has extended several waivers that allow all children throughout the country to continue to receive meals while school is out during the summer.
Read MoreP-EBT for Children in Child Care
Children under the age of 6 now eligible to receive benefits during child care closures.
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