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Overview

The Nutrition Services Division (NSD) send messages via Listserv to program operators and contacts. The messages contained in the tabs below are identified by program and sponsor type. Program types include the School Nutrition Program (SNP), Seamless Summer Option (SSO), Summer Food Service Programs (SFSP), Food Distribution Program (FDP), and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). CACFP sponsor types include Day Care Homes (DCH), Child Care Centers (CCC), and Adult Day Care (ADC). Specialized messages intended for target audiences are marked with an asterisk (*) and are not applicable to entire program and sponsor types.

Note: Messages on this page will remain for three months before being removed.

Disaster

Proclamations that affect our program operators and state.

October Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
10/29/2020 Video: October 6 Tuesday @ 2: School Nutrition Town Hall Webinar SNP, SSO, SFSP
10/29/2020 COVID-19: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Operations Questions and Answers FFVP Grantees
10/24/2020 Webinar: Tuesday @ 2: School Nutrition Town Hall on November 10, 2020 SNP, Chief Business Officials (CBOs), Food Service Directors (FSDs), Superintendents
10/23/2020 Updated: Disaster CalFresh Outreach Materials SNP, SSO, SFSP, CACFP program operators in Butte, Lake, Monterey, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties
10/23/2020 Reminder: COVID-19: CNIPS Application Requirement Reminder SSO, SFSP
10/23/2020 Reminder: COVID-19: USDA Child Nutrition Responses #14 –17 and Questions and Answers #4 SNP, SSO, CACFP, SFSP
10/23/2020 Reminder: Pandemic EBT Frequently Asked Questions SNP
10/23/2020 Reminder: COVID-19: USDA Child Nutrition Responses #21–25 National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), CACFP, SFSP
10/23/2020 Reminder: Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act NSLP, SBP, CACFP, SFSP, Summer Meal Program (SMP)
10/23/2020 Reminder: COVID-19: Connecting with Local Farmers Market Sellers SNP, CACFP, SFSP
10/23/2020 Reminder: COVID-19: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Clarifications on Child Nutrition Programs Nationwide Waivers SNP, CACFP, SFSP
10/23/2020 Reminder: COVID-19: CACFP Meal Delivery CACFP
10/23/2020 Reminder: COVID-19: CDE Fact Sheets SNP, CACFP, SFSP
10/23/2020 Reminder: COVID-19: National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and SFSP Food Service Management Contract Duration Waiver SNP, SSO, SFSP
10/23/2020 Reminder: COVID-19: CACFP Annual Review Requirements Waiver CACFP
10/21/2020 Governor Newsom Announces Federal Approval of Presidential Major Disaster Declaration SNP, SSO, SFSP, FDP, CACFP
10/19/2020 School Year 2020–21 SSO Site Application Updates SSO
10/19/2020 COVID-19: USDA Questions and Answers Relating to the Nationwide Waiver to Allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations through School Year 2020–21 SNP, SSO, SFSP, and CACFP program operators
10/13/2020 Public Safety Power Shutoff Event October 14, 2020 FSDs in the Alameda, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Lake, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Solano, Sonoma, Tehama, Yuba counties
10/9/2020 Extension of COVID-19 Meal Service Waivers SNP, SSO, SFSP and CACFP program operators
10/6/2020 Providing Safe Physical Activity during Coronavirus (COVID-19) SNP, SSO, SFSP, DCH, CCC
10/5/2020 U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Meal Claim Flexibility SNP, SSO, SFSP
10/5/2020 Video: September 22 Tuesday @ 2: School Nutrition Town Hall Webinar SNP, CBOs, FSDs, Superintendents
10/5/2020 CNP Operation Guidance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) FSD, CBO, Superintendents

September Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
9/29/2020 State of Emergency Declared in Napa, Sonoma and Shasta Counties SNP, SFSP, SSO, CACFP, FDP program operators
9/28/2020

State of Emergency in Del Norte, Los Angeles (LA) and Mendocino

SNP, SSO, SFSP, CACFP-DCH sponsors, FDP Recipients
9/25/2020 Prop. 98 COVID-19 Disaster Reimbursement (July –August 2020) SNP, SSO, SFSP, FSDs
9/18/2020 Prop. 98 COVID-19 Disaster Reimbursement (March –June 2020) SNP, SSO, SFSP, FSDs
9/17/2020 COVID-19: FFVP School Year 2020-21 Waivers SNP (Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grantees only)
9/17/2020 Video: August 25 Tuesday @ 2: School Nutrition Town Hall Webinar SNP, CBOs, FSDs, Superintendents
9/14/2020 COVID-19: USDA Child Nutrition Response #57 and Questions & Answers SNP, SFSP, CACFP
9/8/2020 Disaster: Governor Newsom Declares Statewide Emergency in Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties Due to Fire SNP, SSO, SFSP, CACFP, FDP
9/8/2020 Public Safety Power Shutoff Event September 8, 2020 SNP, SSO, SFSP, CACFP, FDP

August Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
8/31/2020 USDA Released Nine Summer Meal Programs Waivers Extensions Effective Until December 31, 2020

SNP, SSO, SFSP
8/31/2020 USDA Announcement on the Extension of Summer Meal Programs Until December 31, 2020 SNP, SSO, SFSP, CACFP
8/31/2020 COVID-19 School Re-Opening FAQ FSD, CBO, Superintendents
8/31/2020 COVID-19: Child Nutrition Response #44, #45, #46 and #47 SNP, CACFP, SFSP
8/28/2020

COVID-19: Questions and Answers for the Child Nutrition Programs During School Year 2020–21, #5

 SNP, SFSP, SSO, CCC
8/27/2020 Information Required for the March 2020 CARES Reimbursement for Meals Served during COVID-19 Closures SNP, SSFO, SFSP
8/26/2020 COVID-19: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Operations for School Year 2020–21: Questions and Answers FFVP Grantees
8/24/2020 DISASTER: Governor Newsom Announces Federal Approval of Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Lake, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties SNP
8/21/2020 Video: August 11 Tuesday @ 2: School Nutrition Town Hall Webinar SNP, CBO, FSD, Superintendents
8/19/2020 Disaster: Governor Newsom Declares Statewide Emergency Due to Fires, Extreme Weather Conditions SNP, SFSP, SSO, CACFP, FDP
8/12/2020 COVID-19: U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Response #39 through #43 SNP, SFSP, and CACFP
8/11/2020 Nutrition Services Operational Changes 2020 NSLP, SBP
8/10/2020 Reminder: Emergency Noncompetitive Solicitations SNP, SSO, SFSP, FDP, CACFP
8/10/2020 Video: July 28 Tuesday @ 2: School Nutrition Town Hall Webinar SNP, CBOs, FSDs, Superintendents
8/3/2020 Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Final Eligibility Determinations and Appeals Process SNP

July Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
7/31/2020 COVID-19: Nationwide Waiver to Allow Meal Pattern Flexibility in the Summer Food Service Program – Extension 5 SNP, SFSP, SSO
7/30/2020 Video: July 14 Tuesday @ 2: School Nutrition Town Hall Webinar SNP, CBOs, FSDs, Superintendents 
7/21/2020 Managing Personnel During COVID-19 Webinar SNP
7/16/2020 COVID-19: CDE Handout and Fact Sheets - Food Safety Handout Updated SNP, CACFP, SFSP, FDP
7/14/2020 Video: June 30 Tuesday @ 2: School Nutrition Town Hall Webinar SNP, CBOs, FSDs, Superintendents
7/8/2020 Video: June 9 and June 16 Tuesday @ 2: School Nutrition Town Hall Webinars SNP, CBOs, FSDs, Superintendents
7/1/2020 USDA CACFP At-risk in Summer 2020 Waiver Request CACFP

June Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
6/29/2020 Clarifying Meal Service Guidance SNP
6/25/2020 COVID-19: USDA Child Nutrition Response #33 through #37 NSLP, SBP, CACFP
6/23/2020 COVID-19: USDA Child Nutrition Responses #26, #30, #32 SSO, SFSP, FSDs
6/22/2020 SSO COVID-19 Protective Mask Supply Survey SSO, FSDs
6/19/2020 Reminder—COVID-19: Nationwide Waiver for Community Eligibility Provision Deadlines SNP
6/19/2020 P-EBT Application Deadline Extended to July 15 SNPs, FSDs, CBOs, Superintendents
6/16/2020 COVID-19: USDA Child Nutrition Programs Nationwide Waiver Revision and Extensions SNP, SSO, SFSP, CACFP
6/10/2020 COVID-19: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Served at Alternate Sites Waiver SNP
6/9/2020 COVID 19: Food Service Management Company (FSMC), Monitoring, and Allowable Costs Questions and Answers CACFP, SNP, SFSP
6/5/2020 COVID-19: Nationwide Waivers – Questions and Answers SFSP, Seamless Summer Option (SSFO), SNP
6/3/2020 Private School P-EBT Data Collection Application SNP
6/1/2020 Video: May 19, 2020, Thought Partners Webinar SNP

 

Recall

Food recalls that could potentially affect our program operators and partners.

No messages available at this time.

Training

Announcements and availability of trainings, both sponsored by the NSD and those of the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other partners. Includes both in-person and e-learning offerings (conference calls and webinars).

October Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
10/30/2020 CACFP Tip Sheets in English and Spanish CACFP
10/21/2020 New Resources for Feeding Adults, Children, and Infants in the CACFP CACFP

September Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
9/21/2020 CACFP Online Courses CACFP
9/8/2020 Join the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom for a Virtual AgVentura! SNP, SSO, SFSP

August Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
8/26/2020 COVID-19 Food Safety: Three-Part Webinar Series SNP, SFSP, SSO
8/7/2020 English-Spanish CACFP Training Worksheets and the New Crediting Handbook CACFP
8/5/2020 Produce Safety University: Summer Webinar Series SNP, SFSP, SSO

 

Policy

Notifies program operators of the release of U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy memoranda.

October Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
10/29/2020 Verification Status Under the National School Lunch Program SNP

September Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
9/25/2020 Verification Process SNP program operators

July Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
7/14/2020 Senate Bill 98 Section 34 –– State Meal Mandate Updated for Distance Learning Instruction SNP program operators, Food Service Directors, Chief Business Officials, Superintendents

June Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
6/12/2020 Child Nutrition Program Complaint Procedures in the California Code of Regulations SNP, SSO, SFSP, CACFP

 

Management Bulletin (MB)

Notifies program operators of the release of California Department of Education (CDE) NSD MBs.

September Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
9/28/2020 Updated Child and Adult Care Food Program Meal Record Policies and Resources CACFP program operators

July Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
7/31/2020 CDE FDP-01-2020 School Year 2019–20 Processor Inventory Reconciliation FDP Processors, Distributors, Recipients
7/21/2020 CDE SNP-13-2020 Professional Standards in the School Nutrition Programs SNP, Field Service Directors (FSDs), Chief Business Officials (CBOss), Superintendents
7/8/2020 CDE CACFP-02-2020: Nutrition Requirements for Fluid Milk and Fluid Milk Substitutions in the CACFP CACFP

 

Other

Applications, awards, surveys, announcements, and annual updates.

October Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
10/13/2020 Legislative Update form CalRecycle - Assembly Bill 827 & School and School Districts SNP
10/6/2020 2021 Census Bureau Data for Area Eligibility Food Service Directors (FSDs), SSO, SFSP, CC

September Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
9/23/2020 Changing Participation Avenue for the Receipt of U.S. Department of Agriculture Foods for School Year 2021-22 SNP, FDP
9/8/2020 Summer Food Service Program Annual Update for 2020–21 SFSP

August Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
8/28/2020 Federal and State Meal Reimbursement Rates for School Nutrition Programs, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Food Distribution Program for School Year 2020–21 SNP, CACFP, FDP
8/27/2020 School Year 2020–21 Annual Update—Fourth Notice SNP program operators and Claim Preparers
8/27/2020 Food Buying Guide Calculator Resources for Child Nutrition Program Operators SNP, SFSP. SSO, CACFP
8/27/2020 Visit the new CDE CACFP Web Page for Program Operators! CACFP
8/19/2020 Administrative Review in School Year 2020-21 SNP, FSDs
8/19/2020 2020–21 CACFP Annual Update for Child and Adult Care Centers Now Open! CCC, ADC
8/18/2020 New Northern California Department of Defense Prime Vendor FDP
8/17/2020 Welcome to School Year 2020–2021 SNP
8/11/2020 2020-21 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant Recipients Announcement SNP, FSDs, Chief Business Officials (CBOs), Superintendents

July Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
7/31/2020 2020–2021 Child and Adult Care Food Program Form 87 and Annual Update for Child and Adult Care Centers CCC, ADC
7/31/2020 2020–2021 Child and Adult Care Food Program Year 2020-21 Open July, 31, 2020 CCC, DCH
7/30/2020 Virtual Trainings for Child Nutrition Programs SNP,SFSP, SSO, CACFP
7/24/2020 Reminder for Application for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) SNP
7/21/2020 Mandatory Food Safety Inspection Survey for School Year 2019–20 SNP
7/15/2020 School Nutrition Programs Administrative Review in School Year 2020–21 FSDs
7/13/2020 School Year 2020–21 Annual Update—Third Notice SNP (Agencies that do not have an approved Child Nutrition and Payment Information System application)
7/3/2020 Webinar: Tools to Optimize CEP Grouping and Funding SNP, FSDs, CBOs, Superintendents

June Messages

Notice Date Title Applicable to
6/19/2020 Second Notice: School Year 2020–21 Annual Update Now Open SNP
6/12/2020 Webinar: Making Community Eligibility Provision Work for your District in School Year 2020–21 SNP
6/2/2020 Accepting Applications for the USDA Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables (School Year 2020–21) FDP
6/2/2020 Child Nutrition Fiscal Services (CNFS) Revenue and Cost Reports - Public School Districts and County Office of Education SNP (Public Schools and County Office of Education)
6/2/2020 Child Nutrition Fiscal Services (CNFS) Revenue and Cost Reports - Charter, Private, Residential Child Care Institutions, and Camps SNP (Charter, Private, Residential Child Care Institutions, and Camps)
6/1/2020 Child and Adult Care Food Program Free and Reduced-Price Meal Data DCH, CCC

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Last Reviewed: Friday, October 30, 2020
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