Child Nutrition: Streamlining Plan Requirements for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer Program and the Rural Non-Congregate Option in the Summer Food Service Program

Key Points

• 1Simplifies paperwork requirements for states running the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program, which gives money to families to buy food during summer break
• 2Makes it easier for rural areas to operate the Summer Food Service Program by allowing meals to be served in non-congregate settings (like home delivery or grab-and-go) instead of requiring everyone to eat together in one location
• 3Reduces the number of plans and approvals states need from the federal government before they can operate these programs
• 4Helps more low-income children get adequate nutrition during the three-month summer period when they lose access to school lunch programs
• 5Allows states and rural communities to operate these food programs more efficiently while still maintaining safety and nutritional standards

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