Important Dates
- August 29, 2022 - June 2022 Claim due
- September 16, 2022 - SNP renewal due
- September 30, 2022 - State Match Requirement Materials due
- September 30, 2022 - Excess Operating Balance (EOB) due
- September 30, 2022 - Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) Tool Due
- September 30, 2022 - Last day to apply for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
SNP Updates
Reimbursement Rates with Oregon Payments
The Oregon School Nutrition Reimbursement Rates with Oregon Payments effective July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 has been posted to the SNP web page.
Renewal 2022-2023
Renewal 2022-2023 is now open in CNPweb. Instructions are provided on the School Nutrition Programs Renewal webpage.
Coming Soon - Back to School Tool Kit
The back to school tool kit is designed to help sponsors put their outreach plans into motion. The kit will contain template letters to families regarding the importance of applying for school meals as well as posters, talking points, and additional social media sample posts. More to come in the near future!
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CNPweb Overview: Training for School Year 22-23
The Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs (ODE CNP) is pleased to announce the release of a new training focused on the basics of CNPweb. The training, CNPweb Overview is designed to help new sponsor staff become familiar with how to use CNPweb, or for existing staff as a refresher.
The training is recommended for CNP program managers and should be completed by October 15, 2022. Additional staff that use CNPweb are highly encouraged to review the training as well. The training will count towards the ongoing professional standards training requirements and a certificate is available to print at the end of the training session for your records.
The training can be accessed through this link: CNPweb Overview
Additional trainings to aid sponsors in operating a successful program will be announced in the newsletter as they become available.
USDA Waivers
On June 30, July 6, and July 8, 2022 the USDA released multiple Nationwide waiver extensions for the Summer of 2022 due to the passage of the Keep Kids Fed Act. The waivers apply to the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO). Of the nationwide waivers released, there are six related to 2022 summer meal operations that the Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs (ODE CNP) would like to highlight. Five of the waivers require sponsors to opt-in. A brief description of the six Nationwide waivers, along with a link to the 2022-2023 Oregon Waivers Form, is below. For a full list of all available waivers, and for answers to questions, please review the enclosed 2022-2023 Oregon Waiver Chart and 2022-2023 Waivers for SSO and SFSP Questions and Answers. The waivers listed below may be approved for use through September 30, 2022 or until the end of the sponsor’s summer program, whichever comes first.
- #107 - Nationwide Waiver to Extend Area Eligibility Waivers for Summer 2022 Operations – EXTENSION 5
- #109 – Nationwide Waiver to Allow Summer Food Service Program Reimbursement Rates for the Seamless Summer Option in Summer 2022
- Sponsors do not need to opt-in to this waiver. Approved SSO sponsors will receive the SFSP reimbursement rates beginning with July claims.
- #111 - Nationwide Waiver to Allow Non-Congregate Feeding for Summer 2022 Operations – EXTENSION 7
- To opt-in to and be approved to use this waiver, complete the 2022-2023 Oregon Waivers Form
- Sponsors must complete a Meal Distribution Plan, which is included in the 2022-2023 Oregon Waivers Form
- Additionally, SFSP Sites must complete and submit the following edits to the Site Information Sheet in CNPweb:
- Line 55- Select “Yes”
- Line 56- Mark “No”
- Line 57- Mark “Yes”
- Line 59- Mark “Other”
- Line 60- Enter “Non-congregate waiver due to COVID- 19”
- #112 - Nationwide Waiver to Allow Parents and Guardians to Pick Up Meals for Children for Summer 2022 Operations – EXTENSION 7
- To utilize this waiver, Sponsors must also request and be approved for the Non-Congregate Feeding Waiver
- To opt-in to and be approved to use this waiver, complete the 2022-2023 Oregon Waivers Form
- Sponsors must complete a Meal Distribution Plan, which is included in the 2022-2023 Oregon Waivers Form
- #113 - Nationwide Waiver of Meal Service Time Restrictions for Summer 2022 Operations – EXTENSION 4
- #114 - Nationwide Waiver of the Summer Sponsor Application Deadline and to Allow Reimbursement for Meals Served Prior to Notification of Approval for Summer 2022 Operations
- ODE CNP will not be accepting new SFSP sponsor applications for Summer 2022.
- Sites may be added by existing sponsors currently approved to operate SFSP/SSO
If your organization would like to utilize any of the waivers listed above, your organization must opt-in using the 2022-2023 Oregon Waivers Form. Organizations that have been approved to use any of the State Waivers related to COVID data are required to apply for the related Nationwide Waivers if they would like to use them.
If a request to utilize the Nationwide waiver is not submitted, sponsors currently approved for the State Waivers related to COVID Data for Non-Congregate Meal Service, Parent and Guardian Pick Up, and Meal Service Times in the SFSP/SSO must still adhere to tracking the CDC COVID Data.
If you have any questions, please contact your assigned Child Nutrition Specialist.
Additional Resources:
2022-2023 Waivers for SSO and SFSP Questions and Answers
2022-2023 Oregon Waiver Chart
Charging Policy Reminder
Since March 2019 when schools closed due to the Pandemic, students in most cases have not been charged for their meals.
This article serves as a reminder that organizations should review their charge policy in preparation for the next school year.
If you are one of the few sponsors participating in National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs and counting your students in free, reduced-price and paid categories, it would be a good time to review your current charging policy.
As a reminder, USDA requires all School Food Authorities (SFA) to develop a meal charge policy. SFA’s have the discretion in developing the specifics of their policies.
USDA unpaid meal charges policy requirement
When writing your charge policy keep in mind the Oregon law ORS 327.537 known as the “lunching shaming ban” also needs to included. More detailed information can be found at Oregon HB 3454 "Lunch Shaming Ban" Q&A
Make plans to communicate your specific policy to your students, parents and community. This should include checking on what is written in student handbooks and posted on your website.
SNAP and TANF Case Numbers
A child is categorically eligible for free meal benefits if a member of the household receives benefits from some Oregon Assistance Programs. This article addresses documentation for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). One way a student from a household receiving SNAP or TANF is eligible for free meal benefits is when the household submits a completed application with a valid case number.
In previous years, ODE CNP has conveyed information about the format of valid SNAP or TANF case numbers to process applications for free and reduced price meals. The Oregon Department of Human Services has made some changes to case numbers that Eligibility Officials need to be aware of. Sponsors that utilize online application software are encouraged to communicate this change to software vendors to ensure compatibility with the new format.
A complete SNAP or TANF application must include:
- Student(s) name(s)
- A valid case number
- Social security numbers can still be accepted as valid case numbers; 9 numeric characters
- SNAP
- 8 character format: 2 letters, 3 numbers, 1 letter, 1 number, 1 letter
- 9 character format: The letter F followed by 8 numeric characters.
- 9 character format: Starts with the number 4 followed by 8 numeric characters.
- TANF
- A mix of 6 alpha numeric characters; Example: AB1234 OR ABC123
- Signature of an adult household member
More information about determining eligibility for categorical applications can be found in Section 3 of the Eligibility Manual for School Meals, Determining and Verifying Eligibility (Current Edition: July 2017).
Farm to Summer Week Co-Winners
ODE Farm to CNP Team is pleased to announce our Farm to Summer Week Co-Winners!
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Bend LaPine School District
Bend featured a week-long farm to summer week for the week of July 11-15, including Biscuits & (chicken &) dumplings using Camas Country Mills flour; shepherd’s pie & tacos using Painted Hills Natural Beef, Chicken + veggie stir-fry using Umi Organic yakisoba noodles, and fruit using Thomas Orchards. Here is a picture of a tweet of the food in action.
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Reedsport School District
Reedsport used fresh produce grown locally by Lehne Farms
Here are shots of their food in action this week, using their fabulous food truck. The picture of the meal is Grilled Chicken Salad, which Includes: kale, green & red leaf lettuce, radishes, carrots, red cabbage.
Parmesan Rolls (made from scratch), Home-made low-fat ranch dressing made with Greek yogurt and buttermilk.
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We are excited to see a lot of familiar Oregon growers and processors used for this promotion.
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USDA Recipe Standardized Guide for School Nutrition Programs
Team Nutrition, in partnership with the Culinary Institute of Child Nutrition (CICN), is excited to announce the release of the USDA Recipe Standardization Guide for School Nutrition Programs! The USDA Recipe Standardization Guide for School Nutrition Programs is a “how-to” guide on recipe standardization for school nutrition recipe developers. The guide is designed to be a complete source of information on recipe standardization from conception to implementation of a recipe. Download the full USDA Recipe Standardization Guide for School Nutrition Programs today!
Upcoming Webinar
To learn more about this resource, join the CICN on Thursday, August 4th for the “Introducing the USDA Recipe Standardization Guide for School Nutrition Programs” webinar. This webinar will provide and an overview of the guide, including a discussion on the benefits of standardized recipes and the three-phase approach to the recipe standardization process. Be sure and Register Now!
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Tip Sheet on Crediting Meat/Meat Alternates in Child Nutrition Programs
This tip sheet is a part of a series of seven tips sheets that includes Crediting Fruits and Crediting Vegetables in Child Nutrition Programs previously released. This handy reference for Program operators across all Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs) is a simple and easy-to-use resource that highlights the basics of crediting for the meats/meat alternates component. While Program operators and staff at the local school food authority comprise of the target audience, State agencies and FNS Regional Offices may want to use the tip sheet to provide guidance and training.
Access today at: Crediting Meats/Meat Alternates in Child Nutrition Programs
Printed versions of the tip sheet series will be available at a later date. Stay tuned for tip sheets on crediting milk and grains in Child Nutrition Programs!
ICN Back to School Toolbox
The Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) has prepared the Back-to-School Toolbox for returning, new, and aspiring school nutrition professionals. You can plan professional development for you and your staff using ICN's toolbox, conveniently organized by staff categories: Frontline Staff, Managers, Menu Planners, and Directors. Each category provides links to ICN Trainings, iLearn Online Courses, Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) opportunities, and ICN Resources for download.
On the Back-to-School Toolbox Welcome Page, you will also find links to helpful websites such as the Child Nutrition Recipe Box (CNRB), Child Nutrition Sharing Site (CNSS), and the Shaking It Up landing pages.
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Meal Talk: Local School Wellness Policies Webinar
On Wednesday, August 17, USDA’s Team Nutrition initiative will present a Meal Talk webinar on Local School Wellness Policies. This webinar will be held from 3 to 4 pm Eastern Time. Register today at https://usda-fns-events.webex.com/usda-fns-events/onstage/g.php?MTID=eabb988fd7866c203ef395c4254df15e9.
Team Nutrition staff and guest speakers from South Carolina’s Local Wellness Policy State Technical Assistance Team and Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will share how to energize, strengthen, and assess local school wellness policies. Attendees will leave with new ideas for increasing engagement and excitement about school wellness in their communities, including among administrators, teachers, parents, students, and more.
FNS Regional Offices, State agencies, School Food Authorities (SFAs), and others who may be interested are invited to participate.
This webinar will be recorded and made available later on the Team Nutrition website. All who register will receive an email when the recording is available.
Certificates of participation will be provided for those who attend the entire webinar. This webinar may count toward USDA Professional Standards for School Nutrition Programs, Key Area 4000: Communications and Marketing and Key Topics 4100: Communications and Marketing. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Commission on Dietetic Registration has also approved this webinar for 1.0 hours of Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs).
Learning Objectives
1. List three actions School Food Authorities (SFAs) can take to renew their local school wellness policies for School Year 2022-2023.
2. Identify three strategies to engage school administration, staff, and families in local school wellness policies.
3. Name two ways to strengthen local school wellness policies based on triennial assessment findings.
For questions regarding this webinar, please reach out to TeamNutrition@USDA.gov.
Do you need an alternative format or accessibility tools to help you participate in this event?
The USDA Child Nutrition Programs would like to share this webinar will be offered with closed captioning. Participants who require a different accessibility tool to participate in this webinar, please reach out by August 3 to Sheila Kopczynski for assistance at sheila.kopczynski@usda.gov or (208) 202-2811.
Registration is now open for the ODE Virtual Culinary Training
Oregon Cooks for Kids- Winner, Winner, USDA Chicken Dinner Culinary Training on August, 11 at 2:00
Please join us for a virtual culinary experience with Chef Jessica. School and child nutrition professionals across Oregon are invited to an hour of inspiration on Thursday, August 11th at 2:00pm. Watch or cook along with Jessica as she prepares easy, tasty and fun recipes that meet Child Nutrition Program guidelines. Participants will receive recipes and lots of creative ideas for cooking with USDA chicken.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z9BxpBJaR2e_6o6gdG72Zw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you have a favorite chicken recipe to share or any questions, please contact Crista Hawkins, chawkins@odncouncil.org
Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) Virtual Training Sessions
The Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) is offering virtual training sessions during the summer of 2022. There are topics available for school nutrition professionals and Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) operators. Many topics are scheduled for new child nutrition directors and lessons from Introduction to School Nutrition Leadership (ISNL).
These sessions will fill quickly, so don't wait!
Register Here
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Breakfast After the Bell (BAtB) Update
Breakfast After the Bell Equipment Grant: The BAtB equipment grant is available to sponsors who have sites that are required to implement and are operating BAtB for school year 2023. The grant allocated for each site will be $3,574.47. BAtB equipment grant notifications and agreements will be sent to sponsors soon. The BAtB equipment grant covers equipment purchased, renovated, or repaired as well as installation and improvement costs (OAR 581-051-0605).
Implementing Breakfast After the Bell Resources: Here are some helpful resources to answer your questions about implementation, service models, communicating the program with community and families, menu ideas, etc:
- Implementation Ideas:
- Service Model ideas:
- Communications and promotions:
- Menu ideas and recipes
The SNP Breakfast After the Bell webpage has resources, guidance and updated information.
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 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Update
Farm to CNP Education Grant is Open!
We are pleased to announce that the Farm to CNP Education Grant is now open! There will again be two Oregon School Garden count for tracks: A mini grant with a simplified application for the range of $2,000-$10,000 for smaller or starter projects, and
a full grant for the range of $10,001-$100,000 with the standard, in-depth application. We have $3 million dollars allocated for this education grant. Applications are due
Friday, August 12, 2022 by 5PM.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable (FFVP) Update
Please continue to submit claims to FarmtoCNP@ode.oregon.gov according to the SY 2021-2022 FFVP timeline. June 2022 claims are due Monday, August 29, 2022. If you use up your initial FFVP award funds please contact us at FarmtoCNP@ode.oregon.gov to inquire about additional funds. Applications for SY2022-2023 are now open on the FFVP webpage. Applications are due by September 1, 2022.
Applications and questions about FFVP can be sent to: FarmtoCNP@ode.oregon.gov.
Extra! Extra! Read all about it. Newsletters will be distributed during the following weeks. (During the summer, newsletters will be distributed once a month) We encourage you to access previous newsletters on the School Nutrition Memos Page:
- Mid-August 2022
- Beginning of September 2022
School Nutrition Program Contacts
Civil Rights
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 USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/usda-program-discrimination-complaint-form.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 Complaint form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
- fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
- email:
program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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