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Summer Food Service Program Requirements
SFSP Resources and Forms to Help You Operate a Successful Summer Program.
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Policy & Guidance
Site Eligibility
Resources
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Shows area-eligibile locations based on USDA's averaging policy. Must receive CDE approval to use this method.
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Download the "Pre-K-12 Free and Reduced Lunch Eligibility by School" Excel document under "School Level Data" for the most current information.
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Required Documentation
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- Sponsor & Site Agreement (PDF)
- Used for sites not legally affiliated with the sponsor organization. Tailor accordingly.
Menu Planning & Meal Patterns
Resources
- SFSP Meal Pattern Requirements English (PDF)
- SFSP Meal Pattern Requirements Spanish (PDF)
- SFSP Offer Versus Serve
- NSLP Meal Pattern Requirements
- SBP Meal Pattern Requirements
- CACFP Meal Pattern Requirements
- Meal Pattern Comparison Chart (PDF): compares NSLP/SBP/SSO/SFSP/ASP and Pre-K Meal Patterns
Menu Planning
- Nutrition Guide for Sponsors English, Spanish
- Food Buying Guide, Mobile App
- Standardized Recipe Example
- Product Documentation Resources
- Special Dietary Needs
- Exhibit A Non-Whole Grains (PDF)
Procurement
Resources
- Procurement Decision Tree (DOC)
- How-to-Guide on Purchasing High Quality Meals (PDF)
- Procuring High Quality Meals Tip Sheet (PDF)
- Process for Contracting with an FSMC or Meal Vendor (PDF)
Food Service Management Companies (FSMC) and Vended Meals
Required Documentation
Financial Management
Required Documentation
Program Monitoring
Resources
- Sponsor Monitor's Guide
- Site Supervisor's Guide English, Spanish
- Do's & Don'ts for Site Supervisors
Required Documentation
- Sponsor & Site Agreement (PDF)
- Used for sites not legally affiliated with the sponsor organization. Tailor accordingly.
- Pre-operational Site Visit Form
- Site Visit Form
- Site Review Form
Civil Rights
Required Documentation
Food Safety
Required Documentation
Farm to Summer
For more information or if an alternate version of this document is needed, please contact the Summer team at summermealprogram@cde.state.co.us.
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