June 25, 2022
A bipartisan group of four US senators has introduced legislation, the Keep Kids Fed Act, that would extend some federal school meal waivers set to expire June 30, allowing for flexibilities such as grab-and-go and delivery distribution models through the summer, supply chain flexibility and some additional reimbursements through the upcoming school year. "With crucial federal waivers on the verge of expiring, this agreement offers school meal programs a lifeline to help build back toward normal operations," said Beth Wallace, president of the School Nutrition Association.