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Information about the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

Common Information used by SFSP Sponsors in the Summer Food Service Program

Summary: Read about and obtain the commonly requested information, data, and forms used by SFSP Sponsors

Applies to: Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), eligibility data, reimbursement rates, guidance, appeal procedures, and forms

Contents:
  • SFSP Reimbursement Rates
  • Free and Reduced Lunch Data
  • Income Eligibility Guidelines
  • Administrative Guidance
  • Monitor Guidance
  • Monitoring Requirements of SFSP Sponsors
  • SFSP Appeal Procedures
  • FAQ about Claims Processing and Payment
  • Monthly Record of Administrative Cost
  • Monthly Record of Operating Cost
Current SFSP Reimbursements Rates

The reimbursement rates from USDA’s webpage are provided on our website at the following location:

Nutrition > SFSP Participant Information> SFSP Reimbursement Rates

Free and Reduced Lunch Data

Free and reduced lunch data used to qualify participants as area eligible are available at the following location:

Nutrition > SFSP Participant Information> SFSP Eligibility Data

Income Eligibility Guidelines

Income eligibility guidelines used by participants to categorize those who will be served by the SFSP are available at the following location:

Nutrition > SFSP Participant Information> SFSP Eligibility Data

Administrative Guidance

Guidance that provides information regarding planning and administrating the SFSP for staff of all local organizations that participate or plan to participate as SFSP sponsors can be found in this handbook provided in a pdf. on our website at the following location:

Nutrition > SFSP Participant Information> Handbooks / Instructions

Monitor Guidance

Guidance designed to give monitors in SFSP a working knowledge of the SFSP, and their duties and responsibilities as the sponsor's representative is provided in a pdf. on our website at the following location:

Nutrition > SFSP Participant Information> Handbooks / Instructions

Monitoring Requirements of SFSP Sponsors

SFSP policy that discusses monitoring requirements of sponsors participating in the Summer Food Service Program can be found at the following location:

Nutrition > SFSP Participant Information> SFSP Policies

SFSP Appeal Procedures

Appeal procedures that provide institutions the opportunity to appeal adverse actions pursuant to the Georgia Administrative Procedure Act are available at the following location:

Nutrition > SFSP Participant Information> SFSP Policies

FAQ on Claims Processing and Payments

Frequently asked questions regarding payment of claims for reimbursement can be found at the following location:

Nutrition > SFSP Participant Information> Claims Information

Monthly Record of Administrative Cost – Attachment 30

A form used by sponsoring organizations to record their SFSP administrative costs can be found at the following location:

Nutrition> SFSP Forms

Monthly Record of Operating Cost – Attachment 31

A form used by sponsoring organizations to record their SFSP operating costs can be found at the following location:

Nutrition> SFSP Forms

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