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
07/2025
Organization
Congressional Research Service
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· Children and youth
· Food security and nutrition
· Income support and assistance
· Legislation and regulations
· Schools