SFSP SY 23/24
Summer Food Service Program - Region 5 ESC
APRIL
April 30, 2024
SFSP: Application Lab
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Open Lab
Fee: FREE
Contact: Barbara Bell
REGISTER HERE FOR SESSION #507837
This is an open lab for CEs to receive technical assistance from Region 5 ESC Child Nutrition staff. The purpose of the Lab is for CEs to work directly with ESCs for assistance with the SFSP application process, overview of form guidance, timelines related to the process, and common errors.
SFSP Application Timeframe and Deadlines
January 15:
Access to SFSP application packet opens in TX-UNPS.
March 15:
Deadline for CEs requesting an advance payment.
April 15:
Deadline for new CEs, or renewing CEs in need of a more thorough review
May 2:
Deadline for renewing CEs.
SSO Application Timeframe and Deadlines
January 31:
- Declare intention in TXUNPS for SSO or SFSP if mandated to operate a summer feeding program
- Submit a waiver request in TXUNPS and verifiable documentation to TDA by email or upload
April 1:
Submit verifiable documentation outlining the CEs agreement to partner or collaborate with another CE or entity to provide a summer feeding program to TDA by email or fax.
May 31:
- Submit application in TX-UNPS
- Designate intention to request non-congregate feeding for approved outdoor summer feeding sites experiencing excessive heat10 in the CE and site application in TX-UNPS
- Submit age/grade group waiver if staff are unable to determine the age/grade groups of the children being served
Annual Training Requirement
SFSP training requirement is for all new Contracting Entities (CE's).
An authorized representative from your CE must attend the annual training and be able to disseminate the information to the rest of the organization before the program starts.
Either of the options listed below will satisfy the annual training requirement—you are allowed but not required to attend both
SFSP Live Statewide Training: Statewide collaboration amongst the Education Service Specialists from across the 20 Regions in Texas to provide training to the Contracting Entities on the Summer Food Service Program.
IN PERSON: Training provided by Region 5 Service Center. Click the "Training Schedule" link below for more information. Link is HERE.
Child Nutrition Department 2022
Email: cgentz@esc5.net
Website: esc5.net
Location: 350 Pine Street, Beaumont, TX, USA
Phone: 409-951-1707