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If you are a rural sponsor or are a sponsor that operates sites in rural areas, we welcome you to join the SFSP non-congregate informational webinar. The webinar will include the criteria and requirements for serving non-congregate meals and the allowable service models in WA state. We encourage you to join and consider how this option could enhance your ability to provide meals in your communities.
Register for the 2024 Non-Congregate Informational webinar
Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Time: 2–3 pm PT
SFSP Annual Training is coming soon!
Join us for facilitated discussion and networking sessions. Choose the track option that is best for you; one for LEAs and one for Community Sponsors.
SFSP Annual Training | Tumwater ESD 113
Register here: https://www.pdenroller.org/ospi/catalog/165288
Date: Thursday, March 28, 2024
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
SFSP Annual Training | Spokane ESD 101
Register here: https://www.pdenroller.org/ospi/catalog/165291
Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
In-Person annual training is intended for new sponsors, new lead administrators and returning sponsors as part of required Corrective Action. All sponsors are encouraged to attend the in-person training to connect with other sponsors.
- Returning sponsors are encouraged to attend in-person training if it is their preference.
Virtual Annual Training Option: All sponsors including new sponsors, new lead administrators and returning sponsors as part of required Corrective Action will also be able to meet annual training requirements virtually using our new online training platform, Canvas. More details to come.
Want to get a jump start on planning? Email summermeals@k12.wa.us or email your assigned SFSP specialist.
We know it’s wintertime, but summer operations are already on our mind!
While it's only January, it's time to start thinking about Summer Meals, and what better way than a kickoff event!
We invite you to join us for a short webinar to meet staff, discuss training, and hear about 2024 SFSP plans.
Register for the 2024 SFSP Kickoff Webinar
Date: Tuesday, February 13
Time: 3–4 pm PT
If your organization will be applying to participate in SFSP this year for the first time as a new sponsor OR your organization operated SFSP in 2022 or earlier, but chose not to operate in 2023 (what we call a Gap in Service) these instructions are for you.
- Please visit our New Sponsors | OSPI web page and read the information under the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) dropdown.
- Complete the New Sponsor Questionnaire. Use this checklist to collect the documents needed to complete the questionnaire. Information entered in an unsubmitted or incomplete survey will be lost.
- Once a checklist is received, Megan Harlan, SFSP Program Supervisor, will contact you with any questions and steps for continuing the onboarding process. Start early, it can take up to a month to be approved to apply.
Questions? Please email our summer meals inbox: summermeals@k12.wa.us
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The opening date of SFSP applications in WINS is now March 1!
We heard sponsor feedback to allow additional time to complete applications. SFSP program specialists will review applications when all required components and completed checklist are submitted.
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This year, Child Nutrition Services is implementing a state deadline for SFSP applications of June 1. Please note this is a change to the previous June 15 deadline required by USDA.
If you have any questions concerning SFSP please reach out to your assigned SFSP specialist or email our summer inbox: summermeals@k12.wa.us
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