National School Lunch Program
School Food Authority Financial Reporting
In accordance with 7CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) § 210.14, 220.7, and 225.15 all School Food Authorities (SFAs) participating in the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and Summer Food Service Program are required to account for all revenues and expenditures of their nonprofit food service.
FY 2019 Food Service Equipment Grant Awards
The list of applicants that were selected to receive the FY 2019 National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Assistance Grant for School Food Authorities (SFAs) can be found in the link below.
CN State Payments Reductions
As instructed by the New York State Division of Budget (DOB), the New York State Education Department (NYSED) will be reducing some Child Nutrition reimbursement claims by 20%. The DOB directive affects State reimbursement payments only. Federal reimbursement payments will remain at 100%.
To identify a reduced claim, please refer to the Invoice Number of the payment.
2020-2021 Adult/Student Selling Prices
Adult Selling Prices
Breakfast
- Schools that receive regular reimbursement for breakfast must charge a minimum of $2.00 plus tax for an adult breakfast meal
- Schools that receive severe need reimbursement for breakfast must charge a minimum of $2.37 plus tax for an adult breakfast meal
Lunch
- Schools that receive under 60% ($3.5699) for lunch must charge a minimum of $3.94 plus tax for an adult lunch
NYS Waiver Request
The New York State Education Department is requesting a waiver from the USDA requirements that schools must make water available and accessible to children during the meal services as this would pose a significant challenge given the current circumstances of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
This waiver has not been approved at this time. Further guidance will be made available upon approval.
NYSED School Reopening Guidance
"The closing of schools in March 2020 has profoundly affected the lives of New Yorkers. This impact will continue through the 2020-21 school year and beyond. While no one can predict all the challenges that may arise over the coming weeks and months, it is imperative that we plan for a safe and orderly return to school."
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Feeding Children in Need and Child Care for Essential Workers During the Summer
The memo below is regarding feeding children in need and child care for essential workers during the summer. For the original memo, please click here.
As schools closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was critical that school districts provide meals to all students and particularly to students who rely on the two meals a day provided in school when school is open.
Child Nutrition Program New York State Waiver Requests
The New York State Education Department (SED) has requested a waiver from USDA for all SFAs participating in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program from the requirements in Section 19b of the National School Lunch Act [42 U.S. C. 1769a] requiring schools participating in the program to make free fresh fruits and vegetables available “to students” throughout the school day. This will allow parents/guardians to pick up the fresh fruit and vegetables on behalf of their children at non-congregate meal distribution locations.
FSMC Contract and Guidance
The 2024 - 2025 Food Service Management Company Contract, Extension of the Food Service Contract, and additional guidance is now available on the Management Companies tab.