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Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
June - 2024
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Alaska Department of Education and Early Development
Division of Finance and Support Services
Child Nutrition Programs
P.O. Box 110500
Juneau, AK 99811 |
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USDA Policy, Information, and Implementation Memos |
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Sponsoring organizations and institutions are required by regulation to keep Bulletins, Instructions, and USDA Policy Memorandums for reference and to apply them immediately to the appropriate agency programs. Call Child Nutrition Programs if you need further clarification.
To view the USDA SFSP policy memos, visit: DEED Child Nutrition Programs website or the USDA Policy Memorandum webpage by clicking on the links provided.
Waivers:
All USDA Waivers for the SFSP can be found here.
USDA SFSP Memos/Updates
SFSP 11-2024: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: Effect on Child Nutrition Programs
This memorandum provides notice to child nutrition program (CNP) operators regarding Sections 739, 747, 748, 769, and 770 of Division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (PL 118-42) (the Appropriations Act), enacted on March 9, 2024. This memorandum applies to state agencies administering, and local organizations operating, the federal CNPs discussed below.
SFSP 12-2024: Initial Implementation Memorandum: Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
On April 25, 2024, FNS published the final rule, Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (89 FR 31962, April 25, 2024). This rule finalizes practical, science-based, long-term school nutrition requirements based on the goals of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025 (Dietary Guidelines), extensive stakeholder input, and lessons learned from prior rulemakings. This rule also includes minor updates to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) to better align child nutrition program (CNP) requirements. These updates represent continued progress toward supporting the nutrition quality of school meals, strengthening the child nutrition programs (CNPs), and advancing USDA’s commitment to nutrition security.
SFSP 13-2024:Geographic Preference Expansion Related to the Final Rule titled, Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
This memorandum provides a detailed explanation of the expanded geographic preference option. CNP operators, State agencies purchasing for CNPs, and the USDA Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (USDA DoD Fresh) may use local as a specification and continue to set a geographic preference when soliciting or buying unprocessed agricultural products. CNP operators and State agencies purchasing on their behalf are not required to use geographic preference when procuring unprocessed agricultural products; it remains an option. The implementation date of the final rule provision is July 1, 2024.
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New General E-mail for Summer Meals
A new general email for the Summer Food Service Program is available. Please email eed.cnp.summer@alaska.gov for any questions regarding Summer Meals.
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Field Trip Notifications
Reminder that Field Trip Notification Forms need to be submitted prior to any off-site SFSP meals being served. The Field Trip Notification Form can be found on CNP Web. Completed forms should be emailed to the Summer Mailbox. Once approved, you will receive a signed copy of the form for your records. Meals served for a field trip are still required to meet SFSP meal pattern requirements.
Meals served on a field trip without prior approval cannot be claimed.
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June 2024 SFSP Roundtable
The next SFSP Roundtable is June 27, 2024, at 11:15am.
If you would like an invitation to this roundtable, please email us at eed.cnp.summer@alaska.gov.
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Claim Reminders:
- Sponsors may consolidate claims if the program operates:
- 10 days or less in the initial month of operation - combine with the claim for the following month (ex: May combined into June)
- 10 days of less in the final month of operation - combine with the previous month's claim
- June claims:
- 30-Day Claim Submission Date: July 30
- 60-Day Claim Deadline: August 29
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Partners Webinar on Expanded Geographic Preference in the Final Rule, Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Extension of Comment Period: Interim Final Rule, "Establishing the Summer EBT Program and Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Meal Programs
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service is extending the public comment period on the interim final rule, “Establishing the Summer EBT Program and Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Meal Programs,’’ which published in the Federal Register on December 29, 2023. This action extends the public comment period From April 29, 2024, to August 27, 2024, to give the public additional time to prepare and submit comments.
The comment period of the interim final rule published April 19, 2024, at 89 FR 28572, is extended through August. To be assured of consideration, written comments on this interim final rule must be received on or before August 27, 2024.
The Food and Nutrition Service invites interested persons to submit comments on this interim final rule. Comments may be submitted by any of the following methods:
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Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov/. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
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Mail: Send comments to Community Meals Policy Division, USDA Food and Nutrition Service, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314.
All comments submitted in response to this proposed rule will be included in the record and will be made available to the public. Please be advised that the substance of the comments and the identity of the individuals or entities submitting the comments will be subject to public disclosure. The Food and Nutrition Service will make the comments publicly available on the internet via https://www.regulations.gov.Click to edit this placeholder text.
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Summer Food Program Resources
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Food Buying Guide There is a new feature available on the FBG Interactive Web-based Tool. Under the Food Item Details Page users can select the desired Serving Size per Meal Contribution for fruits and vegetables using a drop-down menu to auto-calculate the amount to purchase based on the serving size. You can download the Food Buying Guide. |
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Program Manager
Program Coordinator (USDA Foods, TEFAP, FFVP)
Program Coordinator (NSLP)
Program Coordinator (CACFP)
Grants Administrator
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Program Coordinator (School Wellness)
Program Specialist (SFSP)
Education Program Associate II (Special Milk Program)
Education Program Assistant (USDA Foods, TEFAP)
Education Program Assistant (CACFP & SFSP)
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Disclaimer
This newsletter contains hyperlinks to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations. These links are provided for the reader’s convenience. DEED does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of this outside information. Furthermore, the inclusion of links is not intended to reflect their importance, nor is it intended to endorse any views expressed, or products or services offered, on these sites, or the organizations sponsoring the sites.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement (English)
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
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mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
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fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
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email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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