Child Nutrition Newsletters Archive
Summer Food Service Program Updates
Program information and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policies are sent to program sponsors throughout the year in the form of email updates and OSPI bulletins. There are two ways to be signed up to receive updates from CNS.
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Mandatory List: USDA requires CNS to share mandatory information to program sponsors. If you are listed as the program contact in the WINS Application you will receive weekly updates.
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2026
July
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of July 20
- Sponsor Spotlight: Boys & Girls Club of the Columbia Basin
- Update: Rooted in Excellence Applications Open!
- Update: Announcing Harvest of the Season!
- Update: Summer Reading Challenge
- Farm to Summer Corner
- Important Dates to Remember
C.A.R.E.: Week of July 6
- Update: Summer Operational Reminders
- Update: Waivers
- Update: USDA Policy Memo SFSP 04-2026: Ensuring Integrity in Non-Congregate Meal Service in the Summer Food Service Program
- Update: SUN Bucks Updates and Resources
- Update: Child Nutrition Programs Food Industry Toolkit
- FYI: FNS Name Change to FNA
- Important Dates to Remember
June
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of June 15
- Update: Summer Rooted in Excellence Awards Open in July!
- Update: Summer EBT Outreach Materials
- Farm to Summer Corner
- Important Dates to Remember
C.A.R.E.: Week of June 1
- Update: Last Call for SFSP Applications
- Update: Submit Calendar Revisions
- Update: Notify OSPI of Field Trips with Meal Service
- Update: Help Promote Summer Meals
- Update: New Waiver Available: Dietitian Signature Authority Accommodations
- Update: Summer Meals for Kids Grant – Operational Notes
- Update: Multi Factor Authentication for All WINS Users
- Important Dates to Remember
May
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of May 18
- Update: Summer Rooted in Excellence Award
- Update: New Summer Crunch Materials Toolkit!
- Update: Apply for Summer Meals Promotional Support
- Update: Find Meals with the United Way King County Summer Text Line
- Important Dates to Remember
C.A.R.E.: Week of May 4
- Update: Purchasing Unitized SFSP Meals: Procurement and Approval
- Update: SY2026–27 Income Eligibility Guidelines Now Available!
- Reminder: Join OSPI Office Hours for Summer Planning Support
- Reminder: SFSP Application Deadline is May 15!
- Important Dates to Remember
April
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of April 20
- Update: New Summer Rooted in Excellence Award System
- Update: Join the Eat Local First Spring Mixer
- Farm to Summer Corner
- Important Dates to Remember
C.A.R.E.: Week of April 6
- Update: Summer Food Service Program Office Hours
- Update: Rural Pocket Waiver
- Update: Adding New Sites? Start Here!
- Update: First SFSP Application Deadline is April 15
- Update: Resources Available for Promoting Summer Meals
- Update: USDA Policy Guidance
- Important Dates to Remember
March
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of March 16
C.A.R.E.: Week of March 2
February
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of February 16
CNS Special Update February 10
- Update: 2026 Summer Food Service Program Reimbursement Rate Now Available
C.A.R.E.: Week of February 2
January
C.A.R.E.: Week of January 14
2025
December
CNS Special Update: December 12
- Update: Turnip the Beet 2025 Nominations Are Open!
September
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of September 22
C.A.R.E.: Week of September 8
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of September 3
August
C.A.R.E.: Week of 8/18
CNS Special Update: August 11
- Celebrating Farm to Summer Week Success
July
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of 7/28
C.A.R.E. Week of 7/14
June
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of June 23
CNS Special Update: June 16
C.A.R.E.: Week of June 9
May
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of May 27
C.A.R.E.: Week of May 12
CNS Special Update: May 5
April
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of April 28
C.A.R.E.: Week of April 14
March
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of March 24
C.A.R.E.: Week of March 10
February
Special Update: Week of February 28
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of February 24
C.A.R.E.: Week of February 10
January
S.S.T.A.R.: Week of January 27
C.A.R.E. Week of January 13
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