7/27/26 Child Nutrition Services Special Update

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 07/27/2026 03:28 PM PDT

Child Nutrition Services Special Update, July 27, 2026

Update: Washington's Food Distribution Management System Update

Update: Washington's Food Distribution Management System Update

The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has postponed the launch of the Washington Allocation and Commodity Entitlement System (W-ACES). CNPweb, Washington’s current food distribution management system, will continue to be used for the 2026–27 school year.

What does this mean for sponsors?

Sponsors will use CNPweb for SY 2026–27.
The ordering processes will not change. Sponsors will continue to use the same process as the last school year.
- Please see the August 3 Food Distribution Program C.A.R.E. for resources on getting started for the school year and confirming September orders.
- New CNPweb users: Please email Sarah Davis at sarah.davis@k12.wa.us for assistance and training needs.
The upcoming W-ACES trainings are cancelled.
Introduction to W-ACES for Primary Users, previously scheduled for August 4 and 10, and Confirming Your Monthly Orders in W-ACES, previously scheduled during School Meals Annual Training will be rescheduled.

OSPI looks forward to welcoming sponsors to W-ACES in the future and will provide updates when the new rollout timeline is confirmed.

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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.

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.

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