Summer Food Service Program Component

The Summer Food Service Program provides sponsoring agencies reimbursement for nutritious meals and snacks at sites that meet eligibility requirements when school is not in session. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Nutrition Service (FNS) administers the program at the national and regional levels. In Ohio, child nutrition programs are administered by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW).

Who is eligible to apply?

• Public or private nonprofit school food authorities;
• Public or private nonprofit summer camps;
• Units of local, municipal, county, tribal or State governments;
• Public or private colleges or universities which are currently participating in the National Youth Sports and Precollege Programs; and
• Private nonprofit organizations (special considerations and restriction apply).

Amount of Funds Available

The SFSP is a reimbursement program. The actual amount earned by a sponsor is based on the number of meals served, by type, and in some cases, the individual eligibility of the child served.

Information about Summer Food Service Program Component

• Summer Food Service Program Overview 
• Data for Free and Reduced Price Meal Eligibility
• Reimbursement Rates
• ​Summer Food Service Program Fact Sheets
• 2022-2023 Claim Due Dates
• 2023 Turnip the Beet Awards

Administering the Program

• Appeal Procedures
• Administration Guide
• Preapproved Equipment List
• Tips for Successful Summer Food Service Program Budgets

Marketing, Outreach and Tools

• Summer Meals Toolkit
• SUN Programs Style Guide
• Mapping Tools for Summer Meal Programs

Civil Rights

• And Justice for All Nondiscrimination Posters
• Civil Rights Training
• Filing a Civil Rights Complaint.pdf
• Nondiscrimination Statement

Claims Reimbursement and Reporting System (CRRS)

System used by schools and community agencies enrolled in USDA Child Nutrition Programs through DEW to submit required data and apply for meal reimbursements.

• Claims Reimbursement and Reporting System (CRRS) site
  • Certificate of Authority for CRRS access
  • CRRS Sponsor User Manual for SFSP
  • CRRS Training Registration Instructions
• Completing the Summer Food Service Program Application Packet in the Claims Reimbursement and Reporting System (CRRS) - Video Tutorial

Food Procurement

Current food procurement templates are available in the Claims Reimbursement and Reporting System. Go to Applications, then Download Forms.

Guidance, Handbooks, Regulations, and Policy Memorandums

For the most recent guidance and resources, handbooks, legislation, policy memos, and regulation updates on the Summer Food Service Program, visit the USDA Food Nutrition Service websites linked above.

Ohio Policy Memorandums:

• Summer Food Service Program Application Deadlines
• Food Service Management Company (FSMC) On-Site Reviews
• Ohio Fiscal Action Policy 
• One-time Exception Policy for Claim Submissions
• Nonprofit and For-profit Single Audit Policy
• Ohio Rural Non-Congregate Guide and FAQ
• Sites Operating in Close Proximity
• Criteria for Sites with Operational Problems
• Guidelines for Donated Foods

 

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Last Modified: 10/8/2024 2:42:25 PM

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