Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and Provision 2

IMPORTANT

The Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Application is launching for school year 2024–25 and must be distributed by all LEAs, including those operating CEP and Provision 2.

Contact Information

Child Nutrition Services

360-725-6200
TTY: 360-664-3631

The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and Provision 2 provide an alternative approach for offering school meals at schools in low-income areas.

Refer to the Comparison of Meal Service Options chart and the State Funding Flow Chart to help determine whether CEP or Provision 2 is the best option for your school.

Community Eligibility Provision

CEP Application Materials

Getting Started with CEP

Meal Counting Resources

Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Application - Tools, Templates, and Promotion Best Practices

2024-25 Materials

Tools

Provision 2
CEP and Provision 2 Informational Resources
Training

Trainings on CEP and the CEP application process are available on the School Meal Programs Training Canvas course.