Nutrition Program Bulletin – Week of March 11, 2024

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Nutrition Program Bulletin – Week of March 11, 2024

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Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

Updated Contracts and Renewal of Contracts for Vended Meals 

The Contract for Vended Meals and Renewal of Contracts for Vended Meals for all applicable CACFP and SFSP Programs has been updated to include the current Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Assurance of Civil Rights Compliance (requires a signature). Meal price increases for 2024 renewal contracts may not exceed 4.2% of the agreed-upon 2023 meal price. Please use the updated contracts for the current program year. 

Updated Contracts: 

Contract for Vended Meals – CACFP 

Contract for Vended Meals – Renewal 2024 

Invitation for Bid Vended Meal Contract CACFP and SFSP 

All documents can be found on the CACFP Procurement and Contracts page.

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Food Distribution Program (FDP)

Department of Defense (DoD) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable FFAVORS Receipting Reminder

Sponsors must log in to the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Order Receipt System (FFAVORS) within five days of receiving a DoD order to verify any shortages, overages and/or damages. If an order is not receipted after seven calendar days, no new orders can be placed for the sponsor. Please refer to the Food Distribution Program Handbook on the Minnesota Department of Education website for further instructions.

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Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

Participate in the SFSP

Information about the SFSP was sent out in two separate SFSP Bulletins this year. If you did not receive the January 23, 2024, or the March 5, 2024, SFSP Bulletin messages, view them in the Nutrition Program Bulletin Archive. Note that the application period for the SFSP is short, so if you are interested in participating in SFSP for summer 2024, review these resources to ensure you do not miss any deadlines.

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