Book Description

The handbook is an administrative guide for sponsors participating in the federally funded Summer Food Service Program for Children. The five sections of the handbook incorporate necessary forms, checklists, and guidance materials and include: 1) guidelines to determine a sponsor's ability to participate and general requirements and procedures; 2) specific meal patterns, needed food service equipment, serving sizes, inventories, records, and meal planning for self-preparation sponsors; 3) specifications for programs using food service management companies or vendors; 4) responsibilities of and guidelines for monitoring sites for compliance with program regulations; and 5) unique eligibility criteria, reimbursement methods, and special needs for camps.