PURPOSE: This rule establishes the requirements for agencies participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Through this program nutritious food service is provided to children from needy areas during periods when area schools are closed for the summer months and at other approved times.

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1. (1) Each Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) shall follow the requirements of 7 CFR 225.1—225.20 for administering the program.
2. (2) Service institutions, as defined in section 191.810, RSMo, that want to participate in the SFSP shall apply to the Department of Health. Applications received will be processed in accordance with the standards in 7 CFR 225.6.
3. (3) School food authorities in needy areas, as defined in section 191.810, RSMo, who do not wish to sponsor the SFSP and are in areas where no other service institution is offering the SFSP, shall apply for a waiver as required in 5 CSR 30-680.070.

AUTHORITY: section 191.810, RSMo Supp. 1992.* Original rule filed Jan. 14, 1993, effective July 8, 1993. *Original authority 1992.