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Child Nutrition Program COVID-19 Information

Overview

The Wisconsin School and Community Nutrition Teams created the following webpages to assist School Food Authorities (SFAs) in serving children meals during COVID-19. Click the program area below for more information.
 
To help decide which program to operate during SY 2020-21, use the:
Serving School Meals during SY 2020-21 Program Flow Chart

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Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

For Agencies providing meals in child care, adult care and afterschool settings.

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School Meals Programs

For Agencies serving National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP) meals during the public health emergency.

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Emergency Summer Meals

For Agencies serving Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) or Seamless Summer Option (SSO) meals during the public health emergency.

Resources

Guidance and Memos

USDA

Guidance

Memos

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Guidance

Memos

    All Nationwide Waivers

    Child Nutrition Programs

    1. Meal Service Time Flexibility in the Child Nutrition Programs 3/20/20
    2. Non-congregate Feeding in the Child Nutrition Programs 3/20/20
    3. Activity Requirement in Afterschool Care Child Nutrition Programs 3/20/20
    4. Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Child Nutrition Programs 3/25/20
    5. Parents and Guardians to Pick Up Meals for Children 3/25/20
    6. Community Eligibility Provision Deadlines in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs 3/25/20
    7. Monitoring Requirements for Sponsors in the Child and Adult Care Food Program 3/27/20
    8. Onsite Monitoring Requirements for State Agencies in the Child and Adult Care Food Program 3/27/20
    9. Onsite Monitoring Requirements in the School Meals Programs 3/27/20
      1. Onsite Monitoring Requirements in the School Meals Program - Revised 6/5/20
    10. Onsite Monitoring Requirements for Sponsoring Organizations in the Summer Food Service Program 3/27/20
    11. Onsite Monitoring Requirements for State Agencies in the Summer Food Service Program 3/27/20
    12. 60 Day Reporting Requirements for January and February 2020 4/1/20
    13. Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Child Nutrition Programs - EXTENSION 4/21/20
    14. Allow Area Eligibility for Closed Enrolled Sites in the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option 4/21/20
    15. Waive First Week Site Visits in the Summer Food Service Program 4/21/20
    16. Offer Versus Serve Flexibilities in the Summer Food Service Program 4/21/20
    17. Meal Service Time Restrictions in the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option 4/21/20
    18. Local Wellness Policy Triennial Assessments in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs 4/23/20
    19. Food Service Management Contract Duration in the National School Lunch Programs and Summer Food Service Program 4/24/20
    20. Annual Review Requirements for State Agencies in the Child and Adult Care Food Program 4/24/20
    21. Extend Unanticipated School Closure Operations through June 30, 2020 4/27/20
    22. Non-congregate Feeding in the Child Nutrition Programs - EXTENSION 5/14/20
    23. Meal Service Time Flexibility in the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and Child and Adult Care Food Program - EXTENSION 5/14/20
    24. Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Child Nutrition Programs - EXTENSION 5/14/20
    25. Parents and Guardians to Pick Up Meals for Children - EXTENSION 5/14/20
    26. Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Child Nutrition Programs - EXTENSION 6/8/20
    27. Onsite Monitoring Requirements for Sponsors in the Child and Adult Care Food Program - EXTENSION 6/8/20
    28. Onsite Monitoring Requirements for State Agencies in the Child and Adult Care Food Program - EXTENSION 6/8/20
    29. Onsite Monitoring Requirements in the School Meals Programs - Revised - EXTENSION 6/8/20
    30. Onsite Monitoring Requirements for Sponsoring Organizations in the Summer Food Service Program - EXTENSION 6/8/20
    31. Onsite Monitoring Requirements for State Agencies in the Summer Food Service Program - EXTENSION 6/8/20
    32. Extend Area Eligibility Waivers through August 31, 2020 6/10/20
    33. Non-congregate Feeding in the Child Nutrition Programs - EXTENSION #2 6/25/20
    34. Meal Service Time Flexibility in the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and Child and Adult Care Food Program - EXTENSION #2 6/25/20
    35. Parents and Guardians to Pick Up Meals for Children - EXTENSION #2 6/25/20
    36. Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Child Nutrition Programs - EXTENSION #4 6/25/20
    37. Offer Versus Serve Flexibility for Senior High Schools in the National School Lunch Program for School Year 2020-2021 6/25/20
    38. Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Summer Food Service Program - EXTENSION 5 7/30/20
    39. Onsite Monitoring Requirements for Sponsors in the Child and Adult Care Food Program 8/4/20
    40. Onsite Monitoring Requirements for State Agencies in the Child and Adult Care Food Program - EXTENSION 2 8/4/20
    41. Onsite Monitoring Requirements in the School Meals Programs - Revised - EXTENSION 2 8/4/20
    42. Onsite Monitoring Requirements for Sponsoring Organizations in the Summer Food Service Program - EXTENSION 2 8/4/20
    43. Onsite Monitoring Requirements for State Agencies in the Summer Food Service Program - EXTENSION 2 8/4/20
    44. Non-congregate Feeding in the Summer Food Service Program – Extension 3 08/20/20
    45. Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Summer Food Service Program - Extension 6 08/20/20
    46. Extend Area Eligibility Waivers – Extension 08/20/20
    47. Parents and Guardians to Pick Up Meals for Children – Extension 3 08/20/20
    48. Allow Area Eligibility for Closed Enrolled Sites in the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option - EXTENSION 08/31/20
    49. Waive First Week Site Visits in the Summer Food Service Program - EXTENSION 08/31/20
    50. Meal Service Time Restrictions in the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option - EXTENSION 08/31/20
    51. Allow Offer Versus Serve Flexibilities in the Summer Food Service Program - EXTENSION 08/31/20
    52. Extend Area Eligibility Waivers - EXTENSION 2 08/31/20
    53. Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option - EXTENSION 7 08/31/20
    54. Allow Non-congregate Feeding in the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option - EXTENSION 4 8/31/20
    55. Allow Parents and Guardians to Pick Up Meals for Children - EXTENSION 4 08/31/20
    56. Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations through December 2020 08/31/20
    57. Allow Reimbursement for Meals Served Prior to Notification of Approval and Provide Flexibility for Pre-Approval Visits in the Summer Food Service Program 09/11/20
    58. Area Eligibility in the Child and Adult Care Food Program At-Risk Afterschool Component 09/18/20
    59.  Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations through School Year 2020-2021 - EXTENSION 10/9/20
    60.  Extend Area Eligibility Waivers - EXTENSION 3 10/9/20
    61.  Allow Non-Congregate Feeding in the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option - EXTENSION 5 10/9/20
    62.  Allow Parents and Guardians to Pick Up Meals for Children - EXTENSION 5 10/9/20
    63.  Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option - EXTENSION 8 10/9/20
    64.  Allow Area Eligibility for Closed Enrolled Sites in the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option - EXTENSION 2 10/9/20
    65.  Waive First Week Site Visits in the Summer Food Service Program - EXTENSION 2 10/9/20
    66.  Meal Service Time Restrictions in the Summer Food Service Program and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option - EXTENSION 2 10/9/20
    67.  Allow Offer Versus Serve Flexibilities in the Summer Food Service Program - EXTENSION 2 10/9/20
    68.  Area Eligibility in the Child and Adult Care Food Program At-Risk Afterschool Care Component - EXTENSION 10/9/20
    69.  Allow Reimbursement for Meals Served Prior to Notification of Approval and Provide Flexibility for Pre-Approval Visits in the Summer Food Service Program - EXTENSION 10/9/20
    70.  Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Child Nutrition Programs - EXTENSION 5 10/9/20

    SY 2020-21 NSLP waiver forms can be found on the School Meals Programs COVID webpage. SY 2020-21 SSO waiver forms can be found on the SSO COVID webpage.

      USDA Foods

      Emergency Meal Vendors

      Below is a list of vendors who can provide unitized, boxed, and bagged meals during an emergency. This emergency procurement model is not intended to be a long-term feeding solution. Instead, it could be utilized to increase capacity during the public health crisis to supplement some or all meals. SFAs that are having difficulty producing meals due to increased demand, product shortages, labor concerns, or other reasons may want to explore this option. When inquiring, ask the company about their production models and food safety critical control points, like use of equipment to produce meals, masks, cleaning and sanitation, and precautions for transporting food.

      To enter into an agreement with an emergency meals vendor, complete the Wisconsin Template Vended Meals Agreement and obtain a copy of the vendor’s state restaurant or processing plant license. Upload the template and license to the 2020-21 SY online contract under the Meal Charges page and contact the DPI Procurement Contract Specialists. The Modifications to DPI’s Template “Vended Meals Agreement” (page 7) can be used as a place for the purchasing SFA and seller to account for atypical negotiations related to the procurement.

      Taher Incorporated
      Contact person: Shawn Taher

      Email: s.taher@taher.com

      Milwaukee Center for Independence
      Contact person: Mara Zywicke, RD
       
      Elior North America (A'viands/Preferred Meal Systems, Inc.)
      Contact person: Tom Romano
      Gourmet Gorilla, Inc.
      Contact person: Jason Weedon

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      Fresh and Safe
      Contact person: Landa Carson
      Grant Opportunities
      GENYOUth COVID-19 Emergency School Nutrition Funding Grants

      Calling all Wisconsin School Nutrition Professionals, Principals, and District Superintendents! GenYOUth, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating healthier school communities, will provide grants of up to $3,000 per school to supply much-needed resources for meal distribution and delivery efforts to get food to students during COVID-19. From soft-sided coolers, bags and containers for individual servings, to protective gear for food service sanitation and safety, this equipment will ensure our children continue to receive the nutritious meals they need now more than ever while schools are closed across Wisconsin and the nation. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is participating in this grant program and have allocated grant dollars specifically for Wisconsin schools. Apply today at https://COVID-19.genyouthnow.org/ (Google Chrome recommended for this application)

      For more grant opportunities, view COVID-19 Grant Opportunities and the DPI Grant webpage.

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