SFSP Bulletins

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Bulletins are emailed on the dates listed next to each bulletin.

2025

SFSP Bulletin March 2025
- Summer Job Opportunity: Nutrition Program Consultant
- SFSP Application and Principal Identification Form
- Outreach Material Orders Due May 9th
- Federal Funding for the SFSP Explained
- Training Requirements - Micro-Learning
- Child Nutrition Program Integrity Rule – Fines

SFSP Bulletin February 2025
- 2025 SFSP E-Learning Available
- Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service Training
- 2025 SFSP Application Updates Video & Instructions Posted
- Materials & Resources Updates
- SFAs - Choosing a Summer Meal Pattern That Fits Your Program
SFSP Bulletin January 2025
- 2025 SFSP Training and Resources
- Application Opens March 3rd
- Planning for Summer 2025 and Site Eligibility
- USDA Policy Memo Updates

2024

SFSP Bulletin November 2024
- Rural Non-Congregate Meals - Making an Impact in 2024!
- USDA Capacity Builder Update
- Patrick Leahy (USDA) Farm to School Grant Program - Now Open!
- 2024 Year-End Payment Processing Schedule
- USDA Policy Memo Update
- A Thank You Message from USDA!
SFSP Bulletin September 2024
- SFSP Claims - Don't Miss Out!
- SFSP Reviews and New Review Summary
- Prospective Waivers for Non-Congregate Meal Service During Unanticipated School Closures
- USDA Policy Memo Updates
SFSP Bulletin August 2024
- Reminder! Turnip the Beet! Nominations Due September 13, 2024
- SFSP Claim Processing and Deadlines
- Afterschool Meal Options for SY 2024-25
- SFSP Shout Out!
- Rural Non-Congregate Option - Public Comments Due August 27th
- We've Moved! Department of Public Instruction New Address
SFSP Bulletin July 2024
- Turnip the Beet! High Quality Summer Meals Awards
- Child Care and Summer Meals
- Gearing Up for a Great Review
- SFSP Shout Out!
SFSP Bulletin May 2024
- New Personal Safety Waiver
- Updated SFSP Administrative Guide
- Reminder: Waiver Approvals (Offer Vs Serve for Non-School Sponsors, Excessive Heat & Poor Air Quality)
- SFSP Media Release
- Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service Resources
- Still Time to Register for the Crunch!
- SFSP Outreach Materials & Summer Promotion
SFSP Bulletin March 2024
- Waiver Approvals (Offer Vs Serve for Non-School Sponsors, Excessive Heat & Poor Air Quality)
- 2023 Turnip the Beet Award Winners Announced!
- SFSP Contract Due April 10th for USDA Foods
- Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service Application Process
- Register for the Cucumber Crunch Event
- SFSP Outreach Materials & Summer Promotion
SFSP Bulletin February 2024
- Training Opportunities and Registration Reminder
- Application Opens March 1st
- 2024 E-learning Now Available
- Extend the Reach through Rural Non-Congregate Meals
- USDA Policy Updates
SFSP Bulletin January 2024
- Rural Non-congregate Meal Service
- Training Opportunities and Registration
- Training Materials and Resources
- Application Opens March 1st
- Safe Practices, Safe Meals, Safe Children: Food Safety Tips for Safe Summer Meals Webinar