Becoming a Summer Food Service Sponsor

Did you know that the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is one of the most needed but underutilized Federal nutrition assistance programs? Historically, summer meals served through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the National School Lunch (NSLP) Program reach only about 16 percent of the 21 million children receiving free or reduced-price lunches during the school year. There are many hungry children that we still need to reach! Please review the information below to become a Summer Food Service Program sponsor.

SFSP Recruitment Webinars

Join ODE for this 1-hour webinar to learn more about becominga sponsor of the Summer Food Service Program. Attendees will learn about program eligibility, site eligibility, application requirements, deadlines and much more. To register, click on one of dates below:

March 10, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm 

April 5, 2022 1:30pm - 2:30pm

SFSP Eligibility Assessment

To begin the SFSP application process, complete the Eligibility Assessment linked below. The assessment will provide ODE CNP with information about your organization and programs offered to assist in determining eligibility. ODE CNP will contact you within 5 business days after submission of the assessment to review eligibility and, if eligible, discuss the application process and timeline.

Eligibility Assessment

Application Materials

• Required Training - for staff responsible for administrative oversight
  
• SFSP Staff Training Form - used to document training for SFSP staff on the front line
  
• Application Checklist
  
• SFSP Sponsor Budget - May-September
  
• Free Meal Policy Statement
• State Agency - Sponsor Agreement
• Amended State Agency - Sponsor Agreement (For use by current CNP sponsors)
• W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification and Certification
• Vended Meal Agreement
  

For additional information or questions, contact the Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs at 503-947-5894.