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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). To become a School Nutrition Program Operator, an agency must be either a public entity or a nonprofit organization with an Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) determination. SNP sponsor types include Residential Child Care Institutes (RCCI), and County Office of Education (COE), public and private schools, and direct funded charter schools. SNP role types include Chief Business Officer (CBO), and Food Service Director (FSD). 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.

2025

September

Notice Date Title Applicable to
9/22/2025 Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties due to Fires SNP (Food Service Director)

Recall

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

2025

October

Notice Date Title Applicable to
10/22/2025 M.C.I. Foods Recalls Breakfast Burritos & Wraps SNP (Food Service Director), FDP
10/06/2025 Foster Poultry Farms Recalls Chicken Corn Dogs SNP (Food Service Director)

September

Notice Date Title Applicable to
9/29/2025 The Hillshire Brands Company Recalls Corn Dog and Sausage on a Stick Products Due to Possible Extraneous Matter Contamination SNP (Food Service Director)

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).

2025

October

Notice Date Title Applicable To
10/20/2025 Webinar: Tuesdays @ 2 School Nutrition Town Hall - October 28, 2025 SNP, SSO, SFSP (Food Service Director)
10/20/2025 Learning Management System Account Setup & Site Overview Webinars
 SNP
10/10/2025 New Legislation Regarding Ultraprocessed Food SNP (Food Service Director), FDP
10/10/2025 Learning Management System Account Setup & Site Overview Webinars SNP (Food Service Director)

September

Notice Date Title Applicable To
9/25/2025 Team Nutrition Training and Resources SNP
9/16/2025 Webinar: Tuesdays @ 2 School Nutrition Town Hall SNP, SFSP (Food Service Director)
9/3/2025 National Farm to Cafeteria Conference SNP (Food Service Director)

August

Notice Date Title Applicable To
8/20/2025 Reminder: California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference SNP (Food Service Director)
8/14/2025 REQUIRED: 2025–26 FFVP Orientation Trainings SNP (Custom List)
8/11/2025 Chef Ann Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship 2026 SNP
8/4/2025 Webinar: Tuesday at 2 School Nutrition Town Hall - August 26, 2025 SNP, SSO, SFSP

Policy

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

2025

October

Notice Date Title Applicable to
10/14/2025 Reminder: Mandatory Food Safety Inspection Survey for School Year 2024–25 SNP ( Food Service Director and Chief Business Official)

September

Notice Date Title Applicable to
9/10/2025 USDA Rescinds 2022 Bostock Policy Update SNP ( Food Service Director, Chief Business Official, Superintendent, Civil Rights Coordinator and Claim Preparer)

Management Bulletin (MB)

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

2025

There are currently no Management Bulletins to show at this time.


Funding

Funding and grant opportunities.

2025

October

Notice Date Title Applicable to
10/1/2025 2025–26 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Second Allocation Funding Results SNP (Custom List)

August

Notice Date Title Applicable to
8/25/2025 2025–26 TASTE Incentive Grant Recipient Announcement SNP ( Food Service Director, Chief Business Official , Superintendent, Civil Rights Coordinator and Claim Preparer)
8/12/2025 Federal and State Meal Reimbursement Rates for School Nutrition Programs 2025-26 SNP

Recognition

Recognition opportunities available to program operators.

2025

September

Notice Date Title Applicable to
9/3/2025 Farm to Summer Celebration Week - Post-Survey

SSO and SFSP

August

Notice Date Title Applicable to
8/15/2025 Reminder: Celebrating California School Meals Photo Contest SNP (Food Service Director)
8/12/2025 2024 Turnip the Beet Award Winners SSO, SFSP

Other

Applications, surveys, announcements, and annual updates.

2025

October

Notice Date Title Applicable to
10/8/2025 October Celebrations 2025 SNP (Food Service Director and Chief Business Official)
10/8/2025 SUN Bucks Reminder - EDCS Data Accuracy SNP (Food Service Director and Chief Business Official)

September

Notice Date Title Applicable to
9/29/2025 USDA Foods Participation Election for School Year 2026–27 SNP (Food Service Director)
9/10/2025 Annual SNP Verification Requirements SNP (Food Service Director)

August

Notice Date Title Applicable to
8/27/2025 USDA Foods Entitlement Meal Rate School Year 2025–26 FDP
8/12/2025 Action Required: Excess Net Cash Resources SNP, SSO, SFSP (Food Service Director and Chief Business Official)
8/7/2025 Reminder: Summer Meal Operators: Limited Supply of Open Site Banners SFSP, SSO
8/7/2025 Reminder: Excessive Heat and Poor Air Quality Waivers for Summer Meal Programs SFSP, SSO
8/7/2025 Reminder: Offer versus Serve Waiver in the Summer Food Service Program SFSP
8/7/2025 Reminder: Summer 2025 Meal Service Operations SNP and SSO (Food Service Director)

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Questions:   Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609
Last Reviewed: Thursday, October 23, 2025
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