Selection Criteria for Sponsor and Site Reviews

On May 25, 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued Policy Memorandum SFSP 08-2023: Guidance on Site Selection Criteria during Sponsor and Site Reviews in the Summer Food Service Program. You can view this policy memo on the USDA School Meals Policy web page .

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this subject, please contact the Summer Nutrition Program and Grants Unit by email at SFSP@cde.ca.gov.

Questions: Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609

Last Reviewed: Monday, July 17, 2023

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