December 17, 2013

 USDA Policy Memos  NSLP Administrative Reviews  Processed USDA Foods Meetings

 Lunch prices must be reviewed annually to ensure the average lunch price is compliant.  For SY 14/15 - If the average paid lunch price is less than $2.65, then prices must be raised.  USDA will be issuing an updated PLE tool shortly.

 Provides guidance for sponsors who use the mobile feeding model for SFSP sites.  Sponsors must deliver reimbursable meals to approved sites within the community during approved service times.  Site supervisor must be present and food safety must be ensured.  State Agency must monitor and review mobile sites as other sites.

 Census data which is vital for the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program was released.  To help with recruitment of sites, USDA will begin releasing data information annually in October.  Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) website – and

 This memo reminds sponsors about improving nutritional quality and appeal of summer meals.  Addresses – procurement, use of USDA Foods, purchasing local foods and links to additional guidance for SFSP.  Also lists clarification regarding meal patterns for children under six and for teens.

 Clarifies that this memo supersedes:  SFSP Availability of School and Census Data  SFSP Area Eligibility Duration in SFSP  CACFP Eligibility Based on Census Data  Explains how this information can be used and which programs benefit from census data.

 Clarifies sponsor application requirements, agreements, site eligibility, health and safety inspections, training, monitoring and financial management.  Each program has separate requirements and this memo gives additional guidance regarding how sponsors and state agencies should proceed when transitioning from CACFP to SFSP

 Gives a timeframe and list of action items for the State Agency to provide outreach to SFSP sponsors.

 Clarifies the requirements for SFSP re:  Meal service times  Number and type of reimbursable meals  Offer vs. Serve  Meals served to adults  Leftover meals  Taking meal components offsite

 USDA reminding State Agencies that Additional Administrative Reviews must still take place.  The procedures for identifying SFA’s for these reviews has not changed.

 Q&A regarding smoothies that supersedes SP  Milk = Milk, Yogurt = M/MA, Fruit = Fruit Juice  If milk is served in smoothies, fluid milk must also be offered.  USDA recommends that additional fruit options are also available.  Commercially prepared smoothies can only credit towards fruit.

 SFA’s have 10 operating days to approve F/R applications.  SFA’s have the option of establishing the date of submission of an application as the effective date of eligibility.  However, this applies only to completed F/R applications and SFA must have a method to document the date the application was submitted.

 SFA’s must also refund any money paid by or on behalf of the child for a reimbursable meal or milk prior to eligibility determination, including forgiving accrued debt.  SFA’s can also adjust their claim to match the eligibility determination. (See 2 nd paragraph in memo for examples.)  SFA’s must notify State Agency if they wish to participate.

 Clarification has been requested. More guidance will be issued when the Smart Snack regulations are finalized.

 Currently finalizing review schedule  February reviews will need all uploads completed by January 29  March and April review uploads are due February 18  Offsite information helps onsite review go more smoothly. Not uploading documents may trigger an in depth review.

 All SFA’s are invited to attend with a maximum of 4 attendees  February :30 am to 2:30 pm at Red Lion Templin’s Resort in Post Falls  February 27 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at Nampa Civic Center in Nampa

 Please contact Child Nutrition Programs at  Disclaimer: Accuracy of the information shared today is accurate as of the recording date. USDA may issue more guidance or further clarification regarding items discussed in today’s webinar.