IMPORTANT!
FNS approved OSPI’s statewide waiver request to allow local Program operators to serve meals in a non-congregate setting when congregate meal service operations in schools are limited due to natural disasters, unscheduled major building repairs, court orders relating to school safety or other issues, labor-management disputes, or, when approved by the State agency for a similar unanticipated cause.
Under the waiver approval, OSPI’s local Program operators may serve meals in a non-congregate setting, adjust the time of meal service, allow parent pick up, allow service of meals at school sites, and senior high schools are not required to use offer versus serve at lunch.
Waiver use cannot be approved for more than 10 consecutive operating days without approval from the USDA. In situations that may warrant longer approval periods, the USDA's Western Regional Office will work closely with OSPI to determine if an extension is needed.