SFSP Program Eligibility

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Program Eligibility online training.

Child Nutritional Program (CNP) Course Catalog

Course Description

In this training, participants will learn about SFSP program eligibility, including specific eligibility requirements, requirements for selecting meal sites, and preoperational responsibilities.

Course Number: 006
Training Length: 15 minutes
Certificate: Yes
Target Audience: Summer Meal Program Operators
Mandatory: No
Cost: Free
Date Recorded: November 2019

Online Course

Begin the SFSP Program Eligibility course.

Referenced Resources

The following resources are referred to throughout this online course:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 2016 SFSP Administration Guide
USDA Capacity Builder
USDA Rural Designation Mapper
USDA Area Eligibility Mapper
USDA SP 08-2017, CACFP 04-2017, SFSP 03-2017 Area Eligibility in Child Nutrition Programs
Food Research and Action Center Summer Food Mapper

Crediting

Crediting: 0.25 hours
Key Area: Administration (3000)
- Training Topic: Free and Reduced-price Meal Benefits (3100)
  - Learning Objective: Eligibility (3110)

For more information on crediting, see the USDA web document Professional Standards Learning Objectives

Additional Information

For more information regarding SFSP Program Eligibility, see the California Department of Education SFSP Information web page.

Contact Us

If you have technical difficulties or questions regarding the course content, contact the Summer Nutrition Programs and Grants Unit by email at SFSP@cde.ca.gov.

Questions: Summer Nutrition Programs and Grants Unit | SFSP@cde.ca.gov

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, August 13, 2024

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

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