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Emergency Feeding
When unexpected events like school closures, natural disasters, extreme weather or other emergencies happen, students still need access to healthy meals. The Summer Food Service Program and the Seamless Summer Option help make sure meals are available in these situations.
Emergency Feeding Requirements
To provide meals during an emergency situation, sponsors must:
- Be approved to operate
- Serve meals that meet meal pattern requirements, unless a waiver is granted
- Keep records of meals served using a daily meal count form or similar method
- Follow safety steps to protect staff and students
- Communicate meal distribution information to students, families and the community
Sponsors are encouraged to create an Emergency Readiness Plan to ensure a rapid and efficient response if an emergency situation occurs.
View the Emergency Preparedness training videos for more information.
Policy & Guidance
The Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option are available during an emergency situation at area eligible locations. Up to 2 meals a day may be served.
Only School Food Authorities may operate the SSO.
CDE may be able to waive certain requirements during an emergency situation such as:
- Meal service times and offer vs. serve requirements
- Serving meals without milk
- Serving meals that do not meet meal pattern requirements
- Claim reconstruction if records are lost
- Area eligibility requirements if relocation is required
- Other case-by-case flexibilities
To determine which option is best and what waivers are available, reach out to your CDE point of contact.