In light of the exceptional circumstances of the COVID-19 public health emergency, USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has granted nationwide waivers to support access to nutritious meals while minimizing potential exposure to the novel coronavirus (COVID–19).
Over the past two weeks, USDA has issued waivers to address state agency monitoring requirements, 60 day claims, monitoring, meal pattern flexibilities, parent meal pick up, after school activity, non congregate feeding options, and meal time.
As most recently as April 27, USDA used the authority provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (PL 116-127) to issue the following waivers:
We are incredibly grateful USDA is acting quickly to provide flexibility during this public health crisis, so that the CACFP community can continue to support food access among our participants.
Advocacy. The Roundtable is working hard to make sure that decision-makers in Washington DC and elsewhere know about your concerns and on-the-ground challenges, in addition to understanding the importance of CACFP and the solutions we think will help. Learn more about the actions Congress has already taken and what is still needed >>
Tell us how you are doing. The Roundtable is here for you and we want to make sure we know what's happening in the community. If you are willing, please share how the coronavirus has impacted you, your business, and food access >>
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