USDA-FNS Summer Nutrition Program Policy Memos
Tab/Accordion Items
| Policy Memo Number | Policy Title | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| SFSP 01-2016 | Procuring Local Meat, Poultry, Game, and Eggs for Child Nutrition Programs | 22-Oct-15 |
| SFSP 02-2016 | Questions and Answers on the Transition to and Implementation of 2 CFR Part 200 | 30-Oct-15 |
| SFSP 04-2016 | Local Agency Procurement Reviews: School Year 2015-2016 | 6-Nov-15 |
| SFSP 05-2016 | REVISED. See SFSP 06-2017 Meal Service Requirements in the Summer Meal Programs, with Questions and Answers |
12-Nov-15 |
| SFSP 06-2016 Version 2 | Promoting Nutrition in Summer Meal Programs, with Best Practices | 18-May-16 |
| SFSP 06-2016 | Promoting Nutrition in Summer Meal Programs, with Best Practices | 12-Nov-15 |
| SFSP 07-2016 | Local Foods and Related Activities in Summer Meal Programs, with Questions and Answers | 12-Nov-15 |
| SFSP 08-2016 | Summer Food Service Program Questions and Answers | 12-Nov-15 |
| SFSP 09-2016 | Guidance on Competitive Procurement Standards for Program Operators | 24-Nov-15 |
| SFSP 10-2016 | Disclosure Requirements for the Child Nutrition Programs | 7-Dec-15 |
| SFSP 11-2016 | Food and Drug Administration Requirements for Vending Machines | 2-Mar-16 |
| SFSP 12-2016 | Summer Food Service Program Participation by "Organizations" under contract with a Food Service Management Company | 6-May-16 |
| SFSP 13-2016 | State Agency Prior Approval Process for School Food | 2-Jun-16 |
| SFSP 14-2016 | Updated Guidance Contracting with Food Service Management Companies | 2-Jun-16 |
| SFSP 14-2016 | FSMC Guidance for School Food Authorities | 3-Jun-16 |
| SFSP 15-2016 | The Use of Share Tables in Child Nutrition Programs | 22-Jun |
| SFSP 16-2016 | Using Federal Funds to Support FoodCorps Service Members | 13-Jul |
| SFSP 17-2016 | 2016 Edition of the Eligibility Manual for School Meals (Policy Memo) SP 50-2016a - 2016 Edition of the Eligibility Manual for School Meals (Manual) | 29-Jul |
| SFSP 18-2016 | Meal Service during Anticipated School and Day Care Closures | 9-Sep-16 |
| Policy Memo Number | Policy Title | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| SFSP 02-2017 | Q&A: Purchasing Goods and Services Using Cooperative Agreements, Agents, and Third-Party Services | 19-Oct-16 |
| SFSP 03-2017 | Area Eligibility in Child Nutrition Programs | 1-Dec-16 |
| SFSP 04-2017 | Automatic Revocation of Tax-Exempt Status - Revised | 1-Dec-16 |
| SFSP 05-2017 | Summer Food Service Program Questions and Answers | 1-Dec-16 |
| SFSP 06-2017 | *RESCINDED* Oct 2018Meal Service Requirements in the Summer Meal Programs, with Questions and Answers - Revised | 5-Dec-16 |
| SFSP 07-2017 | Demonstration Project for Non-Congregate Feeding for Outdoor Summer Meal Sites Experiencing Excessive Heat with Q&As | 3-Jan-17 |
| SFSP 08-2017 |
See REVISED. See SFSP 05-2018 |
26-Apr-17 |
| Attachment: SFSP 08-2017a1 - Child Nutrition Program State Waiver Request Template | ||
| SFSP 09-2017 | Revisions to Instructions for the Calculation of Average Daily Attendance on the Form FNS-418 | 10-May-17 |
| SFSP 10-2017 | Policy Memorandum on Modifications to Accommodate Disabilities in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program | 22-Jun-17 |
| SFSP 11-2017 | 2017 Edition of the Eligibility Manual for School Meals | 29-Jun-17 |
| FD-107 | Donated Food Storage, Distribution, and Product Dating (Revised) | 21-Nov-17 |
| Policy Memo Number | Policy Title | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| SFSP 01-2018 | Market Basket Analysis when Procuring Program Goods and Modifying Contracted-For Product Lists | 17-Jan-18 |
| SFSP 04-2018 | Demonstration Project for Non-Congregate Feeding for Outdoor Summer Meal Sites Experiencing Excessive Heat with Q&As | 24-May-18 |
| SFSP 05-2018 | Child Nutrition Program Waiver Request Guidance and Protocol - Revised | 24-May-18 |
| SFSP 06-2018 | Updated Guidance for Waiver and Flexibilities in the Summer Food Service Program | 24-May-18 |
| SFSP 06-2018 os | SFSP Memoranda Rescission | 24-May-18 |
| SFSP 07-2018 | 60 Day Claim Submission and 90 Day Reporting Requirements for Child Nutrition Programs | 14-Sep-18 |
| Policy Memo Number | Policy Title | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| SFSP 01-2019 | Summer Food Service Program Memoranda Rescission | 11-Oct-18 |
| SFSP 02-2019 | Update of Food Crediting in the Child Nutrition Programs | 4-Dec-18 |
| SFSP 06-2019 | Federal Micro-Purchase and Simplified Acquisition Thresholds for All Child Nutrition Programs and Procurement Threshold and Applying the Simplified Acquisition Threshold in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Foods Service Program Procurement Standards | 30-Oct-19 |
| SFSP 07-2019 (SP 21-2019) |
Crediting Shelf Stable, Dried and Semi-Dried Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Products in the Child Nutrition Programs | 23-Sep-19 |
| SFSP 08-2019 (SP 22-2019) |
Crediting Coconut, Hominy, Corn Masa, and Corn Flour in the Child Nutrition Programs | 17-Apr-19 |
| SFSP 09-2019 (SP 23-2019) |
Crediting Popcorn in the Child Nutrition Programs | 17-Apr-19 |
| SFSP 10-2019 (SP 24-2019) |
Crediting Surimi Seafood in the Child Nutrition Program | 17-Apr-19 |
| SFSP 11-2019 (SP 25-2019) |
Crediting Tempeh in the Child Nutrition Programs | 17-Apr-19 |
| SFSP 12-2019 (SP 26-2019) |
Crediting Pasta Products Made of Vegetable Flour in the Child Nutrition Programs | 17-Apr-19 |
| SFSP 13 | Demonstration Project for Non-congregate Feeding for Outdoor Summer Meal Sites Experiencing Excessive Heat with Question and Answers | 29-May-19 |
| SFSP 14 | Farm Bill Implementation Memo: Donated Traditional Food and Civil Liability | 17-Jul-19 |
| SFSP 15-2019 | Crediting Coconut, Hominy, Corn Masa, and Masa Harina in the Child Nutrition Programs | 22-Aug-19 |
| SFSP 16-2019 | Rescission of Summer Food Service Program Guidance on Targeted State Agency Reviews of Sponsors and Sites | 13-Sep-19 |
| SFSP 17-2019 (SP 40 - 2019) |
Smoothies Offered in the Child Nutrition Programs | 23-Sep-19 |
| Policy Memo Number | Policy Title | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| SFSP 03 | Meal Service During Unanticipated School Closures | 11/5/2019 |
| SFSP 04 | Meal Service During Novel Coronavirus Outbreaks | 3/6/2020 |
| SFSP 05 | Q&As related to the CNP Monitoring and Reporting Nationwide Waivers | 4/9/2020 |
| SFSP 08 | Child Nutrition Program Meal Service during Novel Coronavirus Outbreaks: Questions and Answers #4 | 4/21/2020 |
| SFSP 10 | Summer Food Service Program and National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option Nationwide Waivers - Questions and Answers | 5/19/2020 |
| SFSP 11 | Questions and Answers on the Nationwide Waiver to Extend Unanticipated School Closure Operations through June 30, 2020 | 5/29/2020 |
| SFSP 12 | Q&As related to FSMC Contracts and Allowable Costs during the COVID-19 Pandemic | 6/3/2020 |
| SFSP 13 | Questions and Answers for the Child Nutrition Programs during School Year 2020-2021 – #5 | 8/21/2020 |
| SFSP 14 | Questions and Answers Relating to the Nationwide Waiver to Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations through December 2020 | 9/11/2020 |
| Policy Memo Number | Policy Title | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| SFSP 01 | Questions and Answers Relating to the Nationwide Waiver to Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations through School Year 2020-2021 – EXTENSION – Q&As #2 | 10/14/2020 |
| SFSP 03 | Questions and Answers Relating to the Nationwide Waiver to Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations during School Year 2020-2021 – Q&As #3 | 11/2/2020 |
| SFSP 04 | Questions and Answers Relating to the Nationwide Waiver to Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations during School Year 2020-2021 – Q&As #4 | 1/5/2021 |
| SFSP 06 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: Effect on Child Nutrition Programs | 5/5/2021 |
| SFSP 07 | Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data by Visual Observation and Identification in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program – Policy Rescission | 5/17/2021 |
| SFSP 08 | Questions and Answers for Child Nutrition Program Operations in School Year 2021-2022 | 6/11/2021 |
| SFSP 09 | COVID-19 Waiver Request Submitted Prior to December 31,2020 | 7/14/2021 |