2026 SFSP Reimbursement Rates

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) 2026 reimbursement rates are now available.

On February 4, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the Summer Food Service Program 2026 reimbursement rates for breakfast, lunch, supper, and snacks. The rates are effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.

You can review these rates on the California Department of Education 2026–27 Child Nutrition Program Reimbursement Rates web page.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this subject, please contact the Summer Nutrition Programs and Grants Unit by email at SFSP@cde.ca.gov.

Questions: Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609

Last Reviewed: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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

Related Content

Non-Congregate Meal Service Option in Rural Areas
Administrative and operational information and guidance for Summer Meal Program operators in rural areas.
Summer Food Service Program Information
Administrative and operational information and guidance for organizations that participate in the program.
Summer Meal Programs
Federal meal programs for children from low-income areas during vacation and off-track periods, including summertime.

Trending in Nutrition

Recently Posted in Nutrition

Food Safety Inspections Reminder (added 18-Mar-2026)
Reminds school nutrition program operators of food safety inspection and reporting requirements for school year 2025–26.
P2 Application Deadline for School Year 2026-27 (added 17-Mar-2026)
Provides guidance to school food authorities regarding how to apply to participate in Provision 2 for school year 2026-27.
Input Request on CA Universal Meals Implementation (added 16-Mar-2026)
The California Department of Education, in partnership with the Nutrition Policy Institute, is conducting a voluntary statewide survey to continue to assess the implementation of California Universal Meals; this survey is in follow up to the survey c
Updated Sample FSMC RFP and Contract in CNIPS (added 13-Mar-2026)
An updated Sample Food Service Management Company Request for Proposals and Model Fixed-price Contract document is now available. Updates include revised Buy American and California Agricultural Preference requirements and clarified responsibilities.
2026 SUN Bucks Data Submission (added 13-Mar-2026)
Information on 2026 SUN Bucks data submission.

CEP Application Information (added 12-Mar-2026)
This listserv provides information on applying for the CEP.
Interagency Agreements in School Food Service (added 12-Mar-2026)
This management bulletin provides guidance on interagency agreement requirements when administering the School Nutrition Programs (SNP) at unaffiliated schools.
Tuesdays @ 2 School Nutrition Town Hall (added 12-Mar-2026)
School Nutrition Town Hall webinar for School Nutrition Program Operators and Food Service Directors.
Summer Food Service Program Annual Updates (added 12-Mar-2026)
The California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division (NSD) is pleased to announce that the SFSP 2026 Program Year is now open.
Reimbursement for Off-Site Meal Consumption (added 02-Mar-2026)
SNP-06-2026 provides guidance on serving NSLP and SBP meals for off-site consumption.