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Need help with your Summer Meals Application? Looking for guidance on site locations or marketing ideas? Or just want to connect with the awesome Summer Meals team? We've got you covered!
The Summer Meals team will host office hours April 1 through May 29 to support summer meals planning needs. Join any session that fits your schedule. There is no need to stick to your assigned specialist.
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Office hour days, times, and joining links are below for each SFSP Program Specialist.
Petra Colindres: Every Monday, 2–3 pm, April 7 through May 26.
No office hours on April 28.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85007745777
Adriana Gutierrez: Every Tuesday, 1:30–3:00 pm, April 1 through May 27.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81454912662
Joe Crumbley: Every Thursday, 9:30–11 am, April 3 through May 29.
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86322610913
In partnership with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), United Way of King County is excited to offer high-quality, free marketing materials to Summer Meals sponsors and champions across the state.
If you're a sponsor, site, or community partner, now is the time to boost awareness in your community. Spreading the word early is key to making sure families know where to find free, nutritious meals this summer.
Order now for free yard signs, flyers, stickers, bookmarks, door hangers, and more. It only takes two minutes to place your request, and United Way of King County will ship them directly to you at no cost.
Don’t wait—get your materials today and make an impact this summer! Order here: Free Summer Meals materials—Order Materials—Hunger Free Washington.
Annual adjustments to the Income Eligibility Guidelines used to determine eligibility for free and reduced-price meals, for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, are now available.
These guidelines are used by schools, institutions, and facilities participating in the NSLP, School Breakfast Program (SBP), Special Milk Program for Children, CACFP, and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
The Multi-Day Issuance Toolkit is now available on the SFSP Requirements and Materials web page under the "Rural Non-Congregate" drop down. This toolkit supports sponsors with planning, packaging, and distributing bulk meals for non-congregate settings. It includes helpful guidance, best practices, and sample templates to make implementation easier and more efficient.
Whether you're new to bulk meal service or looking to strengthen your current process, this toolkit is a great resource to help ensure your program runs smoothly and stays in compliance.
Visit the SFSP OSPI Resource Page to download the toolkit and explore other helpful materials.
Questions? Contact the Summer Meals Team.
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April
- Find the 2025 SFSP Application Checklist and required documents on the SFSP Requirements and Materials page under "Application Materials"
- Begin completing the SFSP application (both WINS and Survey)
- Complete any required Canvas training.
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Sponsors planning to begin SFSP operations in June should submit their application by the end of April to ensure approval in time.
May
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One month left! Ensure your SFSP application (WINS & Survey) and Canvas annual training are completed before the deadline.
June
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Final Deadline: June 1 – All WINS applications & surveys must be submitted by close of business on June 1, 2025.
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Important Reminder: Submitting an application does not guarantee automatic approval. Meals served before an application is approved cannot be claimed. Plan ahead—OSPI has up to 30 days to approve an accurate and complete application.
If your organization will apply to participate in SFSP this year for the first time this year or your organization operated SFSP in 2023 or earlier but chose not to operate in 2024 (gap in service) complete the following steps prior to beginning the SFSP Timeline Tasks listed above.
- Visit our New Sponsors 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 needed documents. Information entered in an unsubmitted or incomplete survey will be lost.
- Once a checklist is received, we will contact you with questions and next steps. Start early, as it can take up to a month to be approved to apply.
Questions? Contact summermeals@k12.wa.us.
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June 1
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SFSP/SSO Application Submission Deadline
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