Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded, state-administered program. SFSP reimburses program operators who serve free healthy meals and snacks to children and teens in low-income areas.
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MyNHDOE
- For Applications and Claiming
Program Authorization Form
- The Program Authorization Form is for Child Nutrition Programs ONLY. After completion of this form, if ANY information changes during the school year, a new form needs to be filled out and submitted to Maddie Parker, madeline.r.parker@doe.nh.gov, and Patty Carignan, patricia.j.carignan@doe.nh.gov. It is the responsibility of the program operator to ensure that the permissions are up to date.
- USDA Mapping for Qualifications:
- STEP 1: Use theArea Eligibility Mapper to determine eligibility.
- STEP 2: If applying to be an open site, use the Rural Designation Tool to see if you are qualified to be rural.
- Find Summer Meals Sites
- Text the word “FOOD” (or COMIDA) to 304-304 to find the nearest summer meal sites near you.
- School Days, Lunch Trays, and Gourmets- Summer Meals Video
SFSP Application Materials
Handbook
- 2024 USDA SFSP Administration Guide
The Summer Food Service Program Administration Guide describes the policies and best practices for successful operation of traditional in-person summer meal sites and alternate meal service options for rural communities. - Nutrition Guide
- Nutrition Guide Spanish
SFSP Resources
- Overview of SFSP
- SFSP 2025 Rates
- SFSP 50% Listing - July 2025 to June 2026
- USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
- USDA Summer Food Resource Kit
- USDA SFSP Meal Patterns
- USDA Summer Meals Videos
- USDA SFSP Asked Questions
- Fresh from the Farm: Using Local Foods in the Afterschool and Summer Nutrition Programs
Special Dietary Needs Information
- Food Allergy FAQ
- Special Dietary Medical Statement Form
- Special Dietary Needs Q&A
- Voluntary Guidelines for Managing Food Allergies in Schools and Early Care and Education Programs
Trainings
- SFSP Training - April 2, 2024
- SFSP Training - April 6, 2023 (PART 1)
- SFSP Training - April 6, 2023 (PART 2)
Civil Rights
Alternative Services Available
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
The contact for interpretive services is the NH Commission for Human Rights. Their contact information is: 603-271-2767, press #0 to request a language interpreter, or email the Commission at humanrights@nh.gov and make an appointment for language interpretation.- NHED - ESOL K-12 English for Speakers of Other Languages
Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish) - USDA LEP Information
- USDA Eligibility Manual for School Meals
- NHED - ESOL K-12 English for Speakers of Other Languages
- NHED Special Education
- Complaints and Due Process Hearings
- Forms, Guidance, Documents, Handbooks, and Reports
- Procedural Safeguards
NH Procedural Safeguards Handbook, based on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 and the New Hampshire Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities adopted March 23, 2017.
USDA Memos
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement / Food & Nutrition Services
This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades
Contact:
Patty Carignan, Child Nutrition Finance Manager
patricia.j.carignan@doe.nh.gov
(603) 271-3862
Bridget Resse, Program Specialist
bridget.r.resse@doe.nh.gov
(603) 271-3647