Food Consumption Outside the Foodservice Area

Management Bulletin CNP-05-2015, Food Consumption Outside the Foodservice Area has been revised to update contact information.

Policy guidance has not changed for the School Nutrition and Summer Food Service Programs and remains current.

If you have any questions regarding this subject, please contact the following programs:

The California Department of Education (CDE) School Nutrition Programs Team by email at SNPINFO@cde.ca.gov.

The CDE Summer Meals Team by email at SFSP@cde.ca.gov.

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) CACFP team by email at CACFPinfo@dss.ca.gov.

Questions: Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, May 28, 2024

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