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
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)
Child Nutrition Program Reports
Child Nutrition Grants
Washington State Waiver Requests
Washington State is requesting the following State waivers for SFSP/SSO for summer 2024. If approved, they will be effective May 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024.
- Waivers related to excessive heat and air quality advisories:
- Non-Congregate Meal Service
- Parent/Guardian Meal Pickup
- Meal Service Times
- Waiver Offer Versus Serve meal service for non-school food authority (SFA) sponsors on a case-by-case basis.
- Waiver to extend an existing waiver for operational flexibilities during unanticipated school closures through June 30, 2024.
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.