The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released several policy memos.
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COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #26: Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Child Nutrition Programs – EXTENSION 3
- This waiver applies to the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Summer Food Service Program.
- This waives the requirements to serve meals that meet the meal pattern requirements.
- Washington State will participate in this waiver.
- Sponsors are approved on a case-by-case basis - Contact your program specialist.
- This waiver remains in effect until July 31, 2020.
- As a reminder, Federal procurement regulations at 2 CFR 200.320(f) allow procurement by noncompetitive proposals when there is a public emergency.
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COVID-19: Child Nutrition Response #27: Nationwide Waiver of Monitoring Requirements for Sponsors in the Child and Adult Care Food Program – EXTENSION through August 31, 2020
- This waiver applies to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
- This waiver allows Sponsors to:
- Conduct 2 facility reviews, instead of 3.
- Conduct 1 unannounced visit, instead of 2.
- Not observe a meal service.
- To have more than 6 months between reviews.
- Review new facilities as a desk review.
- Washington state will participate in this waiver.
- Sponsors must notify OSPI CNS if they intend to participate in this waiver. If you have not already notified us that you plan to use this waiver - please complete this survey.
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COVID-19: Child Nutrition Response #28: Nationwide Waiver of Onsite Monitoring Requirements for State Agencies in the Child and Adult Care Food Program – EXTENSION through August 31, 2020
- This waiver allows OSPI CNS to conduct Administrative Reviews as a desk audit and waives the requirement for on-site visits for reviews during the emergency.
- Washington state will participate in this waiver.
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SP 21-2020, CACFP12-2020, SFSP 12-2020: Q&A Related to Food Service Management Company Contracts and Allowable Costs during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- This memo reviews common questions and answers for sponsors working with a FSMC.
- Topics include: Contracts and Other Contracted Suppliers, Monitoring, and Allowable Costs.
- If you have questions, please email Jeff Booth.
Please review the linked policy memos for more details about these waivers.
Questions? Please reach out to your program specialist.
Annual training is required for continued participation in Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). At a minimum, the person responsible for oversight of the CACFP must attend. This training is intended for directors and administrators. Monitors are encouraged to attend.
Live Webinar - Required
During this webinar, we will cover USDA program updates, hot topics, Civil Rights, and more! STARS credits are available to those who attend the LIVE session.
There is a maximum of 2 registrants from each organization.
Register Here Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Time: 1 - 3 pm PT
This session will be recorded and posted to the CNS website after training has occurred. STARS credits are NOT available for those who watch the recorded session.
We look forward to 'seeing' you there!
Recorded Sessions - Supplemental
In addition to this live session, we will also be providing recorded sessions. These sessions are meant to enhance CACFP knowledge and are not part of the required training. More information about these recorded sessions will be released as we get closer to August.
Keep an eye out for future CNS Updates.
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Annual training is required for continued participation in Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). At a minimum, the person responsible for oversight of the CACFP must attend. This training is intended for directors and administrators. Monitors are encouraged to attend.
Annual Training FY 21
During this webinar, we will cover USDA program updates, hot topics, Civil Rights, and more! We will release this session as a recorded training in August.
Please keep an eye out for future CNS Updates.
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Annual training is required for continued participation in Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). At a minimum, the person responsible for oversight of the CACFP must attend. This training is intended for directors and administrators. Monitors are encouraged to attend.
Annual Training FY 21
The At-Risk Afterschool Meal Program is a perfect match for afterschool programs in area eligible locations that offer engaging opportunities for learning after the school day ends.
Join us to learn more about this program, how it differs from the NSLP Afterschool Snack Program and to determine if it’s a good fit for your district!
Session attendance meets the annual training requirements for sponsors operating At-Risk Afterschool Meals as their only CACFP program in SY20-21.
We will release this session as a recorded training in August.
Please keep an eye out for future CNS Updates.
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If your current At-Risk operation has extended past the original school end date due to COVID, you must revise your WINS calendar and site application. Without these changes your June claim will go into error status.
Remember June 30th is the last date that At-Risk Programs are able to operate.
After June 30th Sponsors of the CACFP At-Risk Program must transition to the 'traditional' Summer Food Service Program if they would like to continue meal service operation into the summer. The At-Risk program is designed to operate during the traditional school year.
Questions? Please reach out to your program specialist.
USDA's Team Nutrition recently released new resources!
These 'Providing Multiple Meals at a Time for Children During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic' tip sheets provide information about using bulk foods and distributing multiple meals at a time.
The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) has released a COVID-19 grant opportunity from partners at the Albertsons Companies Foundation to increase participation in the summer meals programs. Intermediary organizations, Child Nutrition Program Sponsors, and schools can apply for funding.
Some examples of how funding may be used, includes:
- Transportation
- Food purchasing
- Connections/Marketing/Outreach
- Temporary Hires to make up for lack of volunteers
- Capacity
- Technical Assistance
- Equipment, PPE, and packaging
The grant application is located on the Albertsons Companies Foundation webpage.
Applications are due today, June 22 at 11:59 pm PT.
Questions? Contact Christy.Duncan-Anderson@albertsons.com.
The National CACFP Sponsors Association released this free PDF flash card set featuring the Fruit & Vegetable Alphabet with fun facts, recipes, and activities on the back side.
For additional tools, you can visit their Resources Webpage.
June 15
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May Claims Due in WINS
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