The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides nutritious meals to preschool and school-age children from needy areas during extended vacation periods. Organizations which may sponsor the summer program are limited to: (1) public or private nonprofit school food authorities and residential summer camps; (2) state, local, municipal or county governmental entities; (3) private nonprofit organizations, subject to certain conditions; and (4) public or private nonprofit colleges or universities which are currently participating in the National Youth Sports Program and/or Upward Bound Program.
What's New
- Non-congregate in SFSP (4-27-23)
- 2023 Rural Non-Congregate Waiver Application Form -SFAs ONLY
- Free and Reduced Data Report
Where to Find Meals:
- Visit the USDA sponsored Meals for Kids Site Finder
- Summer Meals Text Service Number: 914-342-7744
- Visit the School Meal Finder site
- Visit the Food Finder site to find schools serving meals and local food pantry locations
Resources:
- NEW: SFSP Meals Ideas
- Best Practices in SFSP - Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Best Practices in SFSP - Time and Temperature Control
- Food Safety in Summer Meals
- Hand Washing for Food Safety
- How to Download Resources in MARS
- Meal Count Sheet - PRINTABLE
- Portion Control
- Production Book - PRINTABLE
Summer Food Service Program Links