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We’re excited to welcome Cassandra Hayes to the SFSP Team! Cassandra brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience in child nutrition, local food systems, and community-centered programs.
About Cassandra:
“I started with school nutrition when I did a project for school and fell in love with the program. I became a director with my focus on implementing and growing Farm to School programs to support from scratch school menus while improving Nutrition Services budgets. I have a passion for supporting the community and local agriculture and have done so with my previous programs, including my most recent programs at Colville.
I'm excited to join SFSP to support sponsors with their own programs and communities as well as grow our state Farm to CNP program with OSPI.
My husband, our two daughters, and I have a little family farm where we raise cattle, pigs, poultry, rabbits, horses, four giant dogs and two cats. In my off time, I'm with my girls riding horses, taking care of animals, milking a cow, butchering, gardening, or teaching others similar skills. I really enjoy our little slice of paradise and sharing our knowledge and skills with others.”
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 Attend Office Hours
Drop in to the Summer Meals Team Office Hours.
Petra Colindres | Mondays through May 26
Time: 2-3pm
Adriana Gutierrez | Tuesdays through May 27
Time: 1:30–3:30pm
Joe Crumbley | Thursdays through May 29
Time: 9:30–11 am
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The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has created a SUN Bucks flyer for families to help them understand the grocery benefit program.
Share this flyer with the families you serve to help them access this great resource.
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The USDA released policy memo SP 11-2025, CACFP 09-2025, SFSP 05-2025: Using Federal Funds to Purchase Local Foods reminding schools, sponsors, and institutions participating in an USDA Child Nutrition Program (CNP), including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), Special Milk Program for Children (SMP), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), and the Seamless Summer Option (SSO), of the many ways they can purchase local foods to serve in Program meals.
Sourcing and serving locally grown foods, and other farm to school activities, such as taste testing, gardening, and agriculture education, can infuse new energy and vision into CNP operations, support community health, create new opportunities for American farmers, invest Federal dollars in local economies, and strengthen strategies to encourage healthy choices.
May
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One month left! Ensure your SFSP application (WINS & Survey) and Canvas annual training are completed before the June 1 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 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.
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ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives.
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ADA NOTIFICATION FOR OSPI CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES EVENTS
To arrange accommodations for persons with disabilities for OSPI Child Nutrition Services events, please contact the Child Nutrition Services Team at 360-725-6200, TTY 360-664-3631, or by email, child.nutrition@k12.wa.us at least three business days before the event. Please note that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not require OSPI to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
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