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2025–26 CNP Reimbursement Rates

Child Nutrition Program (CNP) meal reimbursement rates.

Reimbursement rates shown below are for January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

Total (combined) reimbursement includes operating and administrative components.

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Reimbursement Rates

Type of Meal Rural or Self-prep All Other Site Types
Breakfast
$3.0875
 $3.0300
Lunch or Supper $5.4025 $5.3150
Snacks $1.2800 $1.2500
Questions:   Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609
Last Reviewed: Monday, February 10, 2025
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