Summer Food Program
My SAU is ending the school year on June 5th, however the administration would like food service to stop its school year meal service to students, and possibly enter a summer feeding program even though we do not have normally area eligible sites. Should we enter a summer food program prior to June 30th?
If the SAU does not have any normally area eligible sites, we do not suggest entering a summer food program prior to June 30th because the area eligibility waiver has not been approved by USDA yet. We suggest that the SAU continue the current school meal service program until June 30th even if school has ended for the year. If the decision is made to serve meals for the summer (after June 30th), the SAU must complete an application for the summer program. To obtain further guidance on summer food program options, please see the attached comparison chart. For application information please contact the Office of Nutrition Programs and Services for guidance.