Katrina Relief

Wisconsin Governor Doyle has committed resources for the relocation of 5,000 Katrina victims to Wisconsin. Among these families will be school age children. Our State Superintendent, Elizabeth Burmaster, has issued a letter to all administrators pledging support to these families as we all attempt to help mitigate the effect of homelessness and displacement for our children. The below information will assist food service and school personnel in serving these children.

School Meal Relief Information for Displaced Students

• Meal Benefits for Students Displaced by the Hurricane Katrina Disaster - 9/6/05 Letter to WI Authorized Representatives of the USDA School Nutrition Programs from Susan Peterman
• Hurricane Katrina and Homeless Students - 9/9/05 State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster's Guidance Letter
• Hurricane Rita: Extending Waivers from Hurricane Katrina 9/30/05 USDA Policy Memorandum #05-35
• Extension of Waivers Due to Emergency Conditions Caused by Hurricane Katrina 9/23/05 USDA Policy Memorandum #05-34
• Extension of 30 Day Limit for Initial Carry-over of Previous Year's Eligibility due to Hurricane Katrina 9/19/05 USDA Policy Memorandum #05-33
• School Meal Programs: Verification Procedures and Hurricane Katrina - 9/15/05 USDA Policy Memorandum #05-30
• Emergency Feeding of School Children in Areas Devastated by Hurricane Katrina - 9/7/05 USDA Memorandum #05-26

Child and Adult Care Food Program - Emergency Feeding due to Hurricane Katrina

• Emergency Feeding due to Hurricane Katrina - 9/8/05 Mailing to Child and Adult Care Food Program Independent Centers and Sponsoring Organizations from David Dees, Director of Community Nutrition Programs
• Emergency Feeding in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) in Areas Affected by Hurricane Katrina - 9/6/05 USDA Memorandum #05-17

Summer Food Service Program for Children - Emergency Feeding due to Hurricane Katrina

• Emergency Feeding in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in Areas Affected by Hurricane Katrina - 9/7/05 USDA SFSP Memorandum #05-11, SNP and CNP Memorandum #05-27

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

• Hurricane Katrina Information Page - This webpage is designed to provide a topical listing of information sources for school districts, schools, educators and parents on serving students who have been displaced as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

For questions about this information, contact Julie A. Cox (608) 267-9206

Last updated on 2/25/2008 11:52:48 AM