In our efforts to keep you updated on activities related to
COVID-19 and child nutrition programs, we wanted to share with you the most
recent documents issued by USDA last night. Please see below and attached.SNA continues in its discussions with Congress and USDA to
advocate on your behalf and for the students you serve. We will continue
to bring you the most up to date information as it becomes available.
Below are 3 nationwide waiver approval letters for states
under Section 2202 of H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
related to Child Nutrition.
(1) Waiving of the non-congregate requirement across
all child nutrition programs
-This waiver applies to the National School Lunch Program, School
Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Summer Food Service
Program.
(2) Waiving of the meal service time requirements
across all child nutrition programs
-This waiver applies to the National School Lunch Program, School
Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Summer Food Service
Program.
(3) Waiving of the requirement for an educational or
enrichment activity when serving an afternoon meal or snack under
the National School Lunch Program or Child and Adult Care Food Program.
-This waiver applies to afterschool snacks in the National School
Lunch Program and at-risk afterschool meals and snacks in the Child and Adult
Care Food Program.
State agencies have been provided a copy of this guidance document
on this provision. State agencies should contact their respective FNS Regional Offices
with questions.
For additional information regarding FNS’s response to COVID-19,
please visit this link.