Provides background information, policy waivers, guidance, claiming and reimbursements requirements, resources, FAQs, and state agency contacts for program sponsors operating the Child Nutrition Programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On October 16, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the President has approved California’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration to bolster the state’s emergency response to wildfires across the state and support impacted residents.
On October 14, 2020, the USDA issued Policy Memorandum SP 01-2021, CACFP 01-2021, SFSP 01-2021: Q&As Relating to the Nationwide Waiver to Allow SFSP and SSO Operations through School Year 2020–2021 – EXTENSION – Q&As #2.
On Friday, October 9, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the extension of twelve Nationwide COVID-19 waivers. The CDE NSD recognizes that these extensions will require SFAs to once again update SNP site applications in CNIPS.
