OSPI's main reception line (360-725-6000) was down from Thursday evening through Monday afternoon. Unfortunately, OSPI did not receive any of the voicemails left during that time. If you left a voicemail between the afternoons of October 23 and October 27, please call back at 360-725-6000 to ensure you receive support.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Washington state is requesting waivers to allow sponsors of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) to provide non-congregate meals when congregate meal service operations are limited due to natural disasters, unscheduled building repairs, court orders relating to building safety, labor-management disputes, or when approved by OSPI for a similar cause.
Questions? Please email the School Meals Team inbox or the Summer Meals Team inbox.
Child Nutrition Services
360-725-6200
Telecommunication Relay Services: 711 or 1-800-833-6384
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.
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.
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.
Program information on operating the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Distribution or USDA Foods Program.
Purchasing information and regulations for those operating 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.
Details and requirements for Child Nutrition Program operators working with Food Service Management Companies.
Information on claiming and reimbursement rates in Child Nutrition Programs.
Resources developed by the United States Department of Agriculture to ensure compliance with all relevant federal laws, executive orders, directives, and policies related to the Child Nutrition Programs.
Washington State has requested and/or been approved for the following waivers.
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.