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Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

May - 2026

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

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 Guidance Documents Portal

The USDA Guidance Portal is a searchable, indexed database that contains guidance documents issued by USDA and its agencies that are in effect today. You can filter your search by issued year, issuing agency, and topic.

Please note that the guidance documents contained herein lack the force and effect of law, unless expressly authorized by statute or incorporated into a contract.

USDA Office of the Information (OIG) General Hotline

You can report violations of laws and regulations relating to USDA programs through the OIG hotline. Visit https://usdaoig.oversight.gov/resources/hotline-information to submit a complaint, particularly if you witness or have knowledge of any of the following:

• Criminal activity, such as: bribery, smuggling, theft, fraud, endangerment of public health or safety
• Mismanagement / waste of funds
• Animal fighting crimes
• Workplace violence
• Employee misconduct
• Conflict of Interest

Additional Topics

Please submit any program or civil rights complaints to the grievance email below:

SFSP Summer 2026 Applications Applications for Summer 2026 SFSP operations are open! Applications should be submitted at least 30 days prior to the planned start of summer operations to allow adequate time for review and revisions. Cutoff for all applications is June 15 Please submit application with returning sites for approval before requesting to add new sites.  New sites will be added once the initial application is approved. Please keep CNP Web updated throughout the summer as changes occur

Claim Reminders: The 2026 Claim Calendar is available here. 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 or less in the final month of operation - combine with the previous month's claim (ex: August combined into July) Can only combine two months May claims: 30-Day Claim Deadline: June 30 60-Day Claim Deadline: July 30

SFSP Field Trip Notifications Please submit all field trip notifications for summer 2026 using the Form Submission Studio.  Field trip notifications should be submitted prior to planned trip. Be sure to include information on if/how the site will operate while the field trip is underway, the type of meal(s) served for those participating in the field trip, and how you will ensure food safety off-site.

Summer Food Program Resources

• USDA's Summer Food Service Page
• SUN Programs Communications Toolkit | Food and Nutrition Service
• USDA TEAM Nutrition - An initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the Child Nutrition Programs through training and technical assistance
• Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) - Provides training opportunities for all Child Nutrition Programs
• SFSP Administration Guide | Food and Nutrition Service
• Summer Meals Nutrition Guide | Food and Nutrition Service
• DEED eLearning Training – For SFSP training, Civil Rights and helpful program trainings.
• Team Nutrition Recipes
• DEED Traditional Foods and Donated Fish and Game Resources
• USDA Food Safety
• USDA Capacity Builder
• USDA Summer Meal Site Finder
• USDA Rural Designation Map
• USDA Area Eligibility Mapper
• Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs

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Disclaimer

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USDA Nondiscrimination Statement (English)

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.