Overview
The Nutrition Services Division (NSD) send messages via Listserv to program operators and contacts. The messages contained in the tabs below are identified by program and sponsor type. Program types include the School Nutrition Program (SNP), Seamless Summer Option (SSO), Summer Food Service Programs (SFSP), Food Distribution Program (FDP). To become a School Nutrition Program Operator, an agency must be either a public entity or a nonprofit organization with an Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) determination. SNP sponsor types include Residential Child Care Institutes (RCCI), and County Office of Education (COE), public and private schools, and direct funded charter schools. SNP role types include Chief Business Officer (CBO), and Food Service Director (FSD). Specialized messages intended for target audiences are marked with an asterisk (*) and are not applicable to entire program and sponsor types.
Note: Messages on this page will remain for three months before being removed.
Disaster
Proclamations that affect our program operators and state.
December
| Notice Date | Title | Applicable to |
|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2024 | Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino Counties due to Earthquakes | SNP (School Food Authorities in Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino Counties) |
November
| Notice Date | Title | Applicable to |
|---|---|---|
| 11/8/2024 | Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Ventura County due to Mountain Fire | SNP (FSD) |
October
| Notice Date | Title | Applicable to |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | Reminder: Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Kern County | SNP, SSO, SFSP |
| 10/24/2024 | Reminder: Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Plumas, Butte, and Tehama Counties |
SNP, SSO, SFSP |
| 10/24/2024 | Reminder: Governor Newsom Proclaims State of Emergency in Butte County in Response to Thompson Fire |
SNP, SSO |
Recall
Food recalls that could potentially affect our program operators and partners.
December
| Notice Date | Title | Applicable to |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | Riverside Natural Foods Inc., Issues Voluntary Recall of Granola Bars | SNP |
| 12/4/2024 | Baloian Farms of Arizona Co., Recalls Whole Fresh American Cucumbers | SNP |
| 12/3/2024 | SNP |
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12/3/2024 |
4Earth Farms, LLC. Recalls Organic and Conventional Vegetable Medleys and Organic Whole Carrots | SNP |
November
| Notice Date | Title | Applicable to |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2024 | Grimmway Farms Recalls Organic Whole and Select Organic Baby Carrots | SNP |
October
| Notice Date | Title | Applicable to |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | Boar's Head Provisions Co. Expands Recall for Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products | SNP, SSO, SFSP |
| 10/23/2024 | TreeHouse Foods Announces Voluntary Waffle Recall | SNP |
| 10/23/2024 | Church Brothers Farms Recall Green Onions | SNP |
| 10/17/2024 | Enoki King Mushroom Farm Recalls Mushrooms Due to Possible Health Risk | SNP |
| 10/9/2024 | BrucePac Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination |
SNP |
Training
Announcements and availability of trainings, both sponsored by the NSD and those of the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other partners. Includes both in-person and e-learning offerings (conference calls and webinars).
December
| Notice Date | Title | Applicable to |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2024 | Webinar: Tuesday @ 2 Town Hall - January 28, 2025 | SNP (FSD), SSO, SFSP
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Policy
Notifies program operators of the release of U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy memoranda.
October
| Notice Date | Title | Applicable to |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2024 | SNP | |
| 10/24/2024 | Reminder: Food Safety Inspections Reminder | SNP |
| 10/15/2024 | SFSP 16-2024: Q&A Related to the Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data | SFSP |
Management Bulletin (MB)
Notifies program operators of the release of California Department of Education (CDE) NSD MBs.
December
| Notice Date | Title | Applicable to |
|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2024 | Final Rule Regarding Fluid Milk Substitutions in School Nutrition Programs | SNP, SSO, SFSP |
November
| Notice Date | Title | Applicable to |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2024 | Applying Geographic Preference in Procurement | SNP, SFSP |
| 11/18/2024 | Management Bulletin: Community Eligibility Provision Application | SNP (Public Schools, Charter Schools, Private Schools and County Offices of Education and Other Government. FSD) |
| 11/4/2024 | Meal Service During Unanticipated School Closures | SNP, SFSP |
October
| Notice Date | Title | Applicable to |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | Reminder: Shipment and Receipt of USDA Foods: Revision 4 | FDP |
| 10/14/2024 | SNP-02-2024 - California State Meal Mandate - School Nutrition |
SNP (Public Schools, Charter Schools, Nonpublic Schools and County Offices of Education and Other Government. FSD, CBO, Superintendent) |
Funding
Funding and grant opportunities.
November
| Notice Date | Title | Applicable to |
|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2024 | 2024–25 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Second Allocation Funding Results |
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program grantees |
October
| Notice Date | Title | Applicable to |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2024 | Healthy Meals Incentives Grant | SNP, SSO, SFSP |
| 10/24/2024 | Reminder: Reimbursement Rates for SNP and FDP for SY 2024–25 | SNP (FSD, CBO, Claim Preparer), FDP |
Recognition
Recognition opportunities available to program operators.
No messages available at this time.
Other
Applications, surveys, announcements, and annual updates.
December
| Notice Date | Title | Applicable to |
|---|---|---|
12/9/2024 |
Reminder: Food Distribution Program Continued Suspension of Admin. Fee: SY 2024–25 | FDP |
| 12/9/2024 | Reminder: Action Required: Excess Net Cash Resources | SNP (FSD, CBO) |
| 12/2/2024 | FDP (specialized list of southern California recipients agencies) |
November
| Notice Date | Title | Applicable to |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2024 | SNP (Public Schools, Charter Schools, Private Schools, Nonpublic Schools and County Offices of Education and Other Government) |
October
| Notice Date | Title | Applicable to |
|---|---|---|
| 10/30/2024 | Food Distribution Program Collaboration Committee Application | FDP |
| 10/24/2024 | Reminder: School Year 2024–25 Annual Update Now Open | SNP (Food Service Director, Chief Business Official and Claim Preparer) |
| 10/24/2024 | Reminder: Summer EBT 2024 Announcement | SNP (Public Schools, Charter Schools, Private Schools, Nonpublic Schools and County Offices of Education and Other Government, FSD, CBO, Superintendent) |
| 10/24/2024 | Reminder: Income Eligibility Scales for School Year 2024–25 | SNP, SSO, SFSP |
| 10/10/2024 | USDA Foods Participation Election for SY 2025–26 | SNP (FSD), FDP |
