• COVID-19 Meal Distribution Waiver

    COVID-19 Meal Distribution Waiver

    Initial Notification
  • Please complete and submit this form to notify TDA of the CE’s intention to use one or more of the following nationwide waivers for all programs:

    • Non-congregate Service Waiver
    • Alternative Mealtime Waiver
    • No Child Present, Parent Pick Up Waiver
    • Offer Versus Serve (OVS) Requirement for National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Senior High Schools only


    For additional guidance on completing this waiver, see the COVID-19 Waiver located on www.Squaremeals.org/FandNResources/CoronavirusUpdateforContractingEntities.aspx

     

  • INITIAL WAIVER NOTIFICATION

  • Part I: General Information

  • Part II. Operational Information

  • NOTE: If an SNP receives reimbursements for the operation of a CACFP Child Care Center and/or At-Risk site, indicate the CE's intention to use the national waivers for those programs under the CACFP program listings.

  • NOTE: SNP CEs may only serve meals on days when regular instruction occurs.

  • NOTE: By checking the option for Bulk Food Components for Multiple Meal Distribution, the CE must complete additional questions describing how the CE will implement a strategy that is compliant with applicable regulations, including, but not limited to meal pattern requirements. 

  • If you indicated you will use bulk food packaged distribution, you will be directed to the application for Bulk Food Components for Multiple Meal Distribution when you submit this form. (1) acknowledging that you have requested Bulk Food Distribution Approval and (2) providing a link to the Bulk Food Components for Multiple Meal Distribution Form in case you could not complete both forms in one session.   

  • Attestation Statement

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  • Note: Only CE staff may submit this form. A food service management company (FSMC) staff member cannot submit this form on behalf of the CE or attest to its accuracy. 

  • Each party acknowledges and agrees that this information in this form is attested by the name entered in the above field and shall be considered as an original signature for all purposed and shall have the same force and effect as an original signature. 

  • Select the Submit button to send this form to TDA.

    • It may take a few minutes for the form to submit depending on your connection speed.
    • You will see a confirmation message when the submission is complete. 
    • Please click the Submit button only once. 

    After you submit the form, you will receive a confirmation email message which includes a copy of your submitted responses. This confirmation email with the copy of submitted responses must be retained by the CE. 

  • FOR TDA INTERNAL USE ONLY

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