2025 SFSP Training
2025 SFSP E-Learning Course All sponsors are required to have key administrative and operational staff review the lessons pertinent to their positions. Be sure to fill out and submit the form at the end of each lesson to document that training has been completed. Sponsors should then provide training to all site staff and volunteers, covering the sponsor’s specific policies and procedures prior to operation.
Additional Training: Webinars, Micro-learning Opportunities, Materials & Resources
- Sponsors providing Rural Non-Congregate (RNC) Meals must review RNC Meals Training posted below, annually. Please be sure to complete the form at the end of the training.
- A recorded webinar providing 2025 SFSP Application Updates is posted below. As in previous years, this webinar reviews the key elements of the SFSP Application and updates made from the previous year.
- A live webinar will be scheduled for April, providing a short review of program requirements, program updates, and provide sponsors the opportunity to ask questions.
- Mico-Learning Lessons will be announced within SFSP Bulletins throughout the year and posted below, on this page.
- Materials & Resources - All Program materials, including one page summary resources organized by topic and prototype forms for completing recordkeeping requirements, can be found online on the SFSP Materials & Resources page. The one-pagers are helpful resources for training and reviewing Program requirements. Note the resources that have been updated for 2025.
Learning Course for Marketing your SFSP
SFSP Webinars and Micro-Learning
| Topic Area | Description | Webinar & Script |
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Application Process
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2025 Application Updates - Reviews the key elements of the SFSP Application and updates made from the previous year. | 2025 SFSP Application Updates. (24 min 35 sec) |
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Meal Pattern Requirements
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Meal Pattern Choices for Schools - Reviews the various meal patterns available to schools and provides guidance on selecting the best one(s) for your SFSP. |
Meal Pattern Choices for Schools (8 min 40 sec) |
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Meal Pattern Requirements
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Final Rule: Updates to the SFSP Meal Pattern and Operational Flexibilities, Effective 7/2024 - Reviews the changes made to the SFSP meal pattern requirements. |
Final Rule: Updates to the SFSP Meal Pattern and Operational Flexibilities, Effective 7/2024 (3 min. 40 sec.) Final Rule: Updates to the SFSP Meal Pattern and Operational Flexibilities, Effective 7/2024 |
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Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service
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2025 Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service - Training webinar for sponsors providing rural non-congregate meals. Complete the certificate at the end of the training and retain for documentation. |
2025 Rural Non-Congregate Meal Service (27 min.) |
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Sponsor & Site Training
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SFSP Training Requirements - This short 5 min video summarizes the requirements and provides guidance for training staff and volunteers working with the SFSP. |
SFSP Training Requirements (5 min.) |
Other Online Learning Resources
The following may be used to complete the Civil Rights Training Requirement for staff/volunteers that have not be trained through another Child Nutrition Program:
- Institute of Child Nutrition - The Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) provides free online courses. Participants must register with ICN and then enroll in the course. Once completed the participant will receive a certificate of completion. Civil Rights in Child Nutrition Programs
- Civil Rights Training for the Summer Food Service Program
- Civil Rights Training Handout
Food Safety & Sanitation
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Food Safety in Summer Meals
- Personal Hygiene
- Safe Meals, Healthy Kids: Food Safety for Summer Meals - A series of food safety videos for community sites and schools.
- Time and Temperature Control
General Nutrition