All states currently have a waiver in place that allows schools to serve meals through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) or Seamless Summer Option (SSO) during unexpected school closures, such as the current national emergency. Q: Can schools still serve meals while they are closed?Ī: Yes. For logistical information about meal service, contact your local state agency or school food authority. As state plans for P-EBT are approved, they will be posted on our website. To find meal sites near you, visit FFCRA also lets states provide EBT benefits to children who would normally be receiving free and reduced priced meals if schools were not closed due to COVID-19, known as Pandemic EBT or P-EBT. USDA has provided guidance to states on operating this program and continues to provide technical assistance to interested states.
For more information, visit for a current list of approved waivers. As a result of these waivers, schools and other sponsors are creatively feeding kids by delivering meals on bus routes, allowing parents to pick up a weeks’ worth of meals at a time, and entering into public private partnerships that have provided meals to kids in rural areas. FNS has issued numerous nationwide waivers to make it as easy as possible for children to receive these meals. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) allows USDA the ability to issue nationwide waivers to further increase flexibilities. Through these summer meal programs, USDA allows sites to serve up to two free meals a day to children 18 and under. Return to top School Meals Q: What is FNS doing to ensure children have food to eat while schools are closed?Ī: States switch to their Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) or Seamless Summer Option (SSO) to serve meals to children when schools are closed. Q: What guidance does USDA have on food planning for families during the coronavirus pandemic?Ī: Check out for tips on food planning, including what to buy, how much to buy, and preparation tips. Q: Where can I find out more information about nutrition assistance available during the national emergency?Ī: The latest information is available at including a state-by-state breakdown of flexibilities available in each nutrition assistance program. As we approve requests, they will be posted on For more information about assistance available in your state, please contact your state agency.
FNS has been continually receiving and reviewing requests from states for flexibilities. We are working closely with states to best serve children and low-income individuals impacted by COVID-19 across our 15 nutrition assistance programs. School Meals Food and Nutrition Service Q: What is FNS doing to respond to the COVID-19 situation?Ī: FNS is maximizing all program flexibilities and contingencies available under the law.
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