Summer Food for Children: An Overview of Federal Aid
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Description
Provides an overview of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Highlights changes to the SFSP made in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, including the permanent authorization of the nationwide Summer Electronic
Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) Program for Children, and allowing Seamless Summer Option (SSO) sponsors to provide meals for off-site consumption to children in rural areas without access to congregate meal sites.
Date
08/2023
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Document
Organization
Congressional Research Service
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Access · Children and youth · Food security and nutrition · Income support and assistance · Legislation and regulations · Schools