Child Nutrition
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Contact Information
Child Nutrition Services
360-725-6200
TTY:360-664-3631
FAX:360-664-9397
Leanne Eko, RD, SNS
Chief Nutrition Officer
Wendy Barkley, RD, SNS
Director, Child Nutrition Services Operations and Administration
Child Nutrition assists school districts and other institutions in providing quality nutrition programs that promote life-long healthful living while providing nutritious meals each day that prepare children for learning. Our Review of Washington State Child Nutrition Programs Guide gives an overview of the programs offered and the number of children served in Washington.
School Meal Programs
Program information for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), the NSLP Seamless Summer Option (SSO), the Special Milk Program (SMP), and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). Public school districts, private schools, residential child care institutions (RCCIs), Tribal Compact Schools, and Charter Schools may participate in school meal programs.
Child and Adult Care Food Program
Program information for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The CACFP provides federal funds to nonresidential child care and adult care facilities to serve nutritious meals and snacks while participants and in care. Funds received are meant to enhance current food service operations.
Summer Food Service Program
Program information for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Summer meal programs help children get the nutrition they need to learn, play, and grow throughout the summer months.
Food Distribution Program
Program information on operating the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Distribution or USDA Foods Program.
Other Program Information
Procurement
Purchasing information and regulations for those operating Child Nutrition Programs.
Farm to Child Nutrition Programs
Farm to Child Nutrition Programs enriches community connections with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices.
Food Service Management Companies
Details and requirements for Child Nutrition Program operators working with Food Service Management Companies.
Claims, Fiscal Information, and Resources
Information on claiming and reimbursement rates in Child Nutrition Programs.
Washington Integrated Nutrition System (WINS)
The Washington Integrated Nutrition System (WINS) is an online system for Child Nutrition Program sponsors to enter application information and file claims.
Child Nutrition Program Reports
This page includes the Area Eligibility Report, Fiscal Reports, Free and Reduced-Price Eligibility Report, Participation Reports, and Administrative Review Reports.
Child Nutrition Grants
Child Nutrition Programs grants include: the National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant, Breakfast Meals for Kids Grant, and the Summer Meals for Kids Grant. This page outlines these grants, past recipients, and grant writing tips.
Washington State Waiver Requests
Washington State has requested and/or been approved for the following waivers.
- School Year 24-25 Unanticipated School Closures
- Summer EBT 2024
- Summer Food Service Program / Seamless Summer Operation 2024
- CACFP Off-Site Monitoring Waiver Request for Family Day Care Home Sponsors
Sponsors must receive written approval from OSPI prior to utilizing any of the waivers.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.