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Buy American Accommodation Plan SY 2025-2026

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Buy American Accommodation Plan SY 2025-2026

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has implemented the first threshold limit for non-domestic food purchases to be implemented beginning in SY 2025-2026. Non-domestic food purchases by the SFAs cannot exceed the annual threshold, which for SY 2025-2026 is 10 percent of total commercial food expenditures. This is intended to shift more purchases to domestic products ( 7 CFR 210.21(d)(5)(ii)(A) and 7 CFR 220.16(d)(5)(ii)(A)). More information on the accommodation can be found below:

This form is not an exemption from completing the Buy American Exceptions Summary Tool required for purchases.

By completing this form, the SFA requests an accommodation for SY25-26 that allows them to exceed the 10 percent threshold, upon approval from the state agency.

School Food Authority (SFA) Information
Accommodation Requests
(this could include timing of calculating the baseline percentage of non-domestic food purchases (or include the baseline percentage if available), obtaining documentation, and balancing the accommodation and exception process with making menu changes).
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REQUEST 2025 SUN BUCKS BENEFIT REVIEW/APPEAL

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Special Assistance Provision 2/3 Base Year Application

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Please review the USDA Special Assistance Provision Manual and  Online Course: How to Apply and Operate Special Assistance Provision 2/3 Base Year. Once completed, submit the application and required documents for review. Please note that this application is not approved until you receive an official letter of approval from this department. This application is due no later than June 30th annually.

LEA Information
Special Assistance Provision Participation
Applying sites (as shown in CNPWeb)
List the legal name of applying sites (as shown in CNPWeb)
Select site's meal participation
Second Site
Select site's meal participation
Third Site
Select site's meal participation
Fourth Site
Select site's meal participation
Applying sites (as shown in CNPWeb) File Upload
List the legal name of applying sites (as shown in CNPWeb)
Please list site name(s) below, or indicate that a list of all sites is attached (if applying for more than four sites). The list needs to indicate the fields shown below on School District Letterhead.
  • Legal name of applying sites (as shown in CNPWeb) 
  • Base Year 
  • Participation in BREAKFAST (B), LUNCH(L),OR BOTH (BL)
Required Documents:

Open each file (Application, Addendum, and Training), complete, save, and upload the files within this form by clicking 'Choose File' under the appropriate field below. 

  • Special Assistance Application
  • Addendum- Provision 2
  • Addendum- Provision 3
  • Training Certificate: How to Apply and Operate Special Assistance Provision 2/3 Base Year
I CERTIFY
I CERTIFY that the information in this application is true, and that I agree to carry out the terms of the agreement to operate the Special Assistance Program. I understand that this information is given in connection with the receipt of federal funds and that deliberate misinterpretation may be subject to prosecution under applicable federal statutes.
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Guía de evaluación de elegibilidad de SUN Bucks ((Beneficios de Verano)

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El Programa de Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios de Verano (Summer-EBT/SUN Bucks) proporciona beneficios para la compra de alimentos a familias de bajos ingresos con niños en edad escolar que pierden el acceso a comidas escolares gratuitas o a precio reducido cuando las escuelas están cerradas durante el verano. 

A partir de 2025, las familias de Arizona recibirán $120 por niño elegible para comprar alimentos durante los meses de verano, cuando la escuela no está en sesión. 

Use esta herramienta de evaluación para determinar si su hijo es elegible para SUN Bucks (también conocido como Summer EBT). 

¡Vamos a empezar!

Asegúrese de completar este formulario individualmente para cada niño en su hogar. La elegibilidad puede variar según el niño. 

Este formulario no recopilará ninguna información identificativa sobre usted o su familia. 

Debería tomar menos de 5 minutos para completarlo. 

Si no está seguro de si su hijo está inscrito en una escuela NSLP/SBP, consulte la lista de escuelas NSLP/SBP arriba.

 

Mire Esta Lista de Escuelas del Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares (NSLP)/Programa de Desayunos Escolares (SBP) que Participan en el Año Escolar 2024-2025 

¿El estudiante participó en alguno de los siguientes programas durante uno o más días entre el 1 de Julio de 2024 y el 5 de Agosto de 2025? 

  • Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP), 
  • Asistencia Temporal para Familias Necesitadas (TANF), 
  • Medicaid con un ingreso familiar igual o inferior al 185% del nivel de pobreza federal (antes de deducciones), 
  • El estudiante es un niño de crianza, certificado para el Programa de Educación para Migrantes o el Programa de Educación para Personas sin Hogar,  
  • El estudiante está inscrito en un Head Start que participa en el NSLP/SBP 

¿El estudiante participó en alguno de los siguientes programas durante uno o más días entre el 1 de Julio de 2024 y el 5 de Agosto de 2025? 

  • Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP), 
  • Asistencia Temporal para Familias Necesitadas (TANF), 
  • Medicaid con un ingreso familiar igual o inferior al 185% del nivel de pobreza federal (antes de deducciones), 
  • El estudiante es un niño de crianza, certificado para el Programa de Educación para Migrantes o el Programa de Educación para Personas sin Hogar,  
  • El estudiante está inscrito en un Head Start que participa en el NSLP/SBP 

Su hogar generalmente incluye a todos los que viven bajo el mismo techo y con quienes comparte los alimentos. 

Tamaño del hogar: ............. Límite de ingreso anual:  

2 personas ............................... $39,128

3 personas ............................... $49,303

4 personas ............................... $59,478

5 personas ............................... $69,653

6 personas ............................... $79,828

7 personas ............................... $90,003

8 personas............................... $100,178

Su hogar generalmente incluye a todos los que viven bajo el mismo techo y con quienes comparte los alimentos. 

Tamaño del hogar: ............. Límite de ingreso anual:  

2 personas ............................... $39,128

3 personas ............................... $49,303

4 personas ............................... $59,478

5 personas ............................... $69,653

6 personas ............................... $79,828

7 personas ............................... $90,003

8 personas............................... $100,178

El Niño Probablemente Es Elegible – Certificado Como Gratuito o a Precio Reducido Por La Escuela

Debido a que este niño está certificado para recibir comidas escolares gratuitas o a precio reducido, será inscrito automáticamente en el programa SUN Bucks. Para recibir los beneficios, por favor asegúrese de que la escuela de su hijo tenga su dirección postal actual en el archivo.

Si tiene hijos adicionales, por favor repita este formulario para determinar si los hijos adicionales son automáticamente elegibles para SUN Bucks o si se requiere una Solicitud Familiar de SUN Bucks 2025.

Por favor, tenga en cuenta: este resultado es una estimación basada en la información que proporcionó sobre este niño. El Departamento de Educación de Arizona toma todas las decisiones finales de elegibilidad para SUN Bucks

Aprenda más sobre SUN Bucks aqui.

Este Niño Probablemente Sea Elegible Para SUN Bucks - Programas de Asistencia.

Debido a que este niño está inscrito en programas de asistencia pública que califican, es automáticamente elegible para SUN Bucks y no necesita someter una Solicitud de Hogar SUN Bucks 2025. Para recibir los beneficios, asegúrese de que su dirección postal sea correcta en todos los programas de asistencia pública.

Si tiene hijos adicionales, por favor repita este formulario para determinar si los hijos adicionales son automáticamente elegibles para SUN Bucks o si se requiere una Solicitud de Hogar SUN Bucks 2025.

Por favor, tenga en cuenta: este resultado es una estimación basada en la información que proporcionó sobre este niño. El Departamento de Educación de Arizona toma todas las decisiones finales de elegibilidad para SUN Bucks.

Aprenda más sobre SUN Bucks aqui.

Este Niño Probablemente Sea Elegible Para SUN Bucks - Programas de Asistencia.

Debido a que este niño está inscrito en programas de asistencia pública que califican, es automáticamente elegible para SUN Bucks y no necesita someter una Solicitud de Hogar SUN Bucks 2025. Para recibir los beneficios, asegúrese de que su dirección postal sea correcta en todos los programas de asistencia pública.

Si tiene hijos adicionales, por favor repita este formulario para determinar si los hijos adicionales son automáticamente elegibles para SUN Bucks o si se requiere una Solicitud de Hogar SUN Bucks 2025.

Por favor, tenga en cuenta: este resultado es una estimación basada en la información que proporcionó sobre este niño. El Departamento de Educación de Arizona toma todas las decisiones finales de elegibilidad para SUN Bucks.

Aprenda más sobre SUN Bucks aqui.

El Niño Probablemente es Elegible, Pero Necesita Someter Una Solicitud

Basado en la información proporcionada para este niño, deberá someter una Solicitud de Hogar SUN Bucks 2025 a través del Departamento de Educación de Arizona para solicitar el beneficio. La Solicitud de Hogar SUN Bucks 2025 se puede encontrar aquí y debe presentarse antes del 5 de agosto de 2025. La solicitud presentada será revisada, y si se determina que el(los) niño(s) en la solicitud son elegibles, el beneficio de $120 SUN Bucks se enviará por correo a la dirección proporcionada en la solicitud.

Por favor, tenga en cuenta: este resultado es una estimación basada en la información que proporcionó sobre este niño. El Departamento de Educación de Arizona toma todas las decisiones finales de elegibilidad para SUN Bucks.

Aprenda más sobre SUN Bucks aqui.

El Niño Probablemente es Elegible, Pero Necesita Someter Una Solicitud

Basado en la información proporcionada para este niño, deberá someter una Solicitud de Hogar SUN Bucks 2025 a través del Departamento de Educación de Arizona para solicitar el beneficio. La Solicitud de Hogar SUN Bucks 2025 se puede encontrar aquí y debe presentarse antes del 5 de agosto de 2025. La solicitud presentada será revisada, y si se determina que el(los) niño(s) en la solicitud son elegibles, el beneficio de $120 SUN Bucks se enviará por correo a la dirección proporcionada en la solicitud.

Por favor, tenga en cuenta: este resultado es una estimación basada en la información que proporcionó sobre este niño. El Departamento de Educación de Arizona toma todas las decisiones finales de elegibilidad para SUN Bucks.

Aprenda más sobre SUN Bucks aqui.

El Niño Probablemente No Es Elegible

Si su familia necesita ayuda con alimentos este verano, puede visitar un sitio participante del servicio de alimentos de verano cerca de usted y acudir al sitio durante el horario de servicio de comidas Sitio de Comidas Gratuitas de Verano. Los sitios participantes están abiertos a todas las familias con niños de 18 años o menos, el programa de Comidas Gratuitas de Verano no solicita ningún papeleo, sin preguntas. Encuentre un sitio cerca de usted aquí.

Si tiene hijos adicionales, por favor repita este formulario para determinar si los hijos adicionales son automáticamente elegibles para SUN Bucks o si se requiere una Solicitud Familiar de SUN Bucks 2025.

Por favor, tenga en cuenta: este resultado es una estimación basada en la información que proporcionó sobre este niño. El Departamento de Educación de Arizona toma todas las decisiones finales de elegibilidad para SUN Bucks.

El Niño Probablemente No Es Elegible

Si su familia necesita ayuda con alimentos este verano, puede visitar un sitio participante del servicio de alimentos de verano cerca de usted y acudir al sitio durante el horario de servicio de comidas Sitio de Comidas Gratuitas de Verano. Los sitios participantes están abiertos a todas las familias con niños de 18 años o menos, el programa de Comidas Gratuitas de Verano no solicita ningún papeleo, sin preguntas. Encuentre un sitio cerca de usted aquí.

Si tiene hijos adicionales, por favor repita este formulario para determinar si los hijos adicionales son automáticamente elegibles para SUN Bucks o si se requiere una Solicitud Familiar de SUN Bucks 2025.

Por favor, tenga en cuenta: este resultado es una estimación basada en la información que proporcionó sobre este niño. El Departamento de Educación de Arizona toma todas las decisiones finales de elegibilidad para SUN Bucks.

El Niño Probablemente No Es Elegible

Si su familia necesita ayuda con alimentos este verano, puede visitar un sitio participante del servicio de alimentos de verano cerca de usted y acudir al sitio durante el horario de servicio de comidas Sitio de Comidas Gratuitas de Verano. Los sitios participantes están abiertos a todas las familias con niños de 18 años o menos, el programa de Comidas Gratuitas de Verano no solicita ningún papeleo, sin preguntas. Encuentre un sitio cerca de usted aquí.

Si tiene hijos adicionales, por favor repita este formulario para determinar si los hijos adicionales son automáticamente elegibles para SUN Bucks o si se requiere una Solicitud Familiar de SUN Bucks 2025.

Por favor, tenga en cuenta: este resultado es una estimación basada en la información que proporcionó sobre este niño. El Departamento de Educación de Arizona toma todas las decisiones finales de elegibilidad para SUN Bucks.

El Niño Probablemente No Es Elegible

Si su familia necesita ayuda con alimentos este verano, puede visitar un sitio participante del servicio de alimentos de verano cerca de usted y acudir al sitio durante el horario de servicio de comidas Sitio de Comidas Gratuitas de Verano. Los sitios participantes están abiertos a todas las familias con niños de 18 años o menos, el programa de Comidas Gratuitas de Verano no solicita ningún papeleo, sin preguntas. Encuentre un sitio cerca de usted aquí.

Si tiene hijos adicionales, por favor repita este formulario para determinar si los hijos adicionales son automáticamente elegibles para SUN Bucks o si se requiere una Solicitud Familiar de SUN Bucks 2025.

Por favor, tenga en cuenta: este resultado es una estimación basada en la información que proporcionó sobre este niño. El Departamento de Educación de Arizona toma todas las decisiones finales de elegibilidad para SUN Bucks.

Su Hijo Podría No Podría Ser Elegible Para SUN Bucks

Desafortunadamente, no tenemos suficiente información para determinar si este niño recibirá SUN Bucks o no. Puede someter una Solicitud de Hogar SUN Bucks 2025 a través del Departamento de Educación de Arizona para solicitar el beneficio. La Solicitud de Hogar SUN Bucks 2025 se puede encontrar aquí y debe someterse antes del 5 de agosto de 2025. La solicitud sometida será revisada, y si se determina que el(los) niño(s) en la solicitud son elegibles, el beneficio de $120 SUN Bucks se enviará por correo a la dirección proporcionada en la solicitud.

Aprenda más sobre SUN Bucks aqui.

Su Hijo Podría No Podría Ser Elegible Para SUN Bucks

Desafortunadamente, no tenemos suficiente información para determinar si este niño recibirá SUN Bucks o no. Puede someter una Solicitud de Hogar SUN Bucks 2025 a través del Departamento de Educación de Arizona para solicitar el beneficio. La Solicitud de Hogar SUN Bucks 2025 se puede encontrar aquí y debe someterse antes del 5 de agosto de 2025. La solicitud sometida será revisada, y si se determina que el(los) niño(s) en la solicitud son elegibles, el beneficio de $120 SUN Bucks se enviará por correo a la dirección proporcionada en la solicitud.

 

Aprenda más sobre SUN Bucks aqui.

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SUN Bucks Eligibility Screener Guide

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Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (Summer-EBT/SUN Bucks) provides grocery-buying benefits to low-income families with school-aged children who lose access to free or reduced-price school meals when schools are closed for the summer.

Starting in 2025, Arizona families will receive $120 per eligible child to purchase groceries during the summer months, when school is out of session.

Use this tool to determine if your child is:

1.) eligible for SUN Bucks (also known as Summer EBT) or 

2.) OPT OUT of receiving the benefit. If you wish to opt out, please visit this webpage and check the "I would like to opt out of receiving Summer EBT benefits" once you enter the student information.

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SUN Bucks Eligibility Screener Guide

The following form is a screener tool to help avoid unnecessary efforts for households. Many households are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks, and this tool ensures households who are already eligible do not complete a 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application when it is not required. Completion of the SUN Bucks Eligibility Screener Guide will provide the link to the SUN Bucks Household Application if applicable.

Please be sure to complete this screener for each child in your household. Eligibility may vary by child. 

This form will not collect any identifying information about you or your family. It should take under 5 minutes to complete.

If you are unsure if your child is enrolled in an NSLP/SBP School, please see the NSLP/SBP School list below.

 

View this List of National School Lunch Program (NSLP)/School Breakfast Program (SBP) Schools Participating in School Year 2024-2025 

or search using the below table:

Was the student participating in any of the following programs for one or more days between July 1, 2024 through August 5, 2025? 

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),  

  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF),  

  • Medicaid with a household income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level (before deductions),  

  • Student is a foster child, certified for the Migrant Education Program or Homeless Education Program,  

  • Student is enrolled in a Head Start that participates in the NSLP/SBP  

Was the student participating in any of the following programs for one or more days between July 1, 2024 through August 5, 2025? 

  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),  

  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF),  

  • Medicaid with a household income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level (before deductions),  

  • Student is a foster child, certified for the Migrant Education Program or Homeless Education Program,  

  • Student is enrolled in a Head Start that participates in the NSLP/SBP  

Your household is typically everyone who lives under the same roof and that you share groceries with.

Household size: ............. Yearly Income Limit:

2 people ............................... $39,128

3 people ............................... $49,303

4 people ............................... $59,478

5 people ............................... $69,653

6 people ............................... $79,828

7 people ............................... $90,003

8 people ............................... $100,178

Your household is typically everyone who lives under the same roof and that you share groceries with.

Household size: ............. Yearly Income Limit:

2 people ............................... $39,128

3 people ............................... $49,303

4 people ............................... $59,478

5 people ............................... $69,653

6 people ............................... $79,828

7 people ............................... $90,003

8 people ............................... $100,178

Child Is Likely Eligible – Certified as Free or Reduced-Price by School

Because this child is certified to receive free or reduced-price school meals, they will be automatically enrolled in the SUN Bucks program. To receive benefits, please ensure that your child's school has your current mailing address on file.

If you have additional children, please repeat this form to determine if additional children are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks or if a 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application is required.

Please note: this result is an estimate based on the information you provided about this child. The Arizona Department of Education makes all final eligibility decisions for SUN Bucks.

Learn more about Summer EBT here.

This child is likely eligible for SUN Bucks - Public Assistance Programs.

Because this child is enrolled in qualifying public assistance programs, they are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks and do not need to submit a 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application. To receive benefits, please ensure your mailing address is correct with all public assistance programs.

If you have additional children, please repeat this form to determine if additional children are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks or if a 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application is required.

Please note: this result is an estimate based on the information you provided about this child. The Arizona Department of Education makes all final eligibility decisions for SUN Bucks.

Learn more about Summer EBT here.

This child is likely eligible for SUN Bucks - Public Assistance Programs.

Because this child is enrolled in qualifying public assistance programs, they are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks and do not need to submit a 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application. To receive benefits, please ensure your mailing address is correct with all public assistance programs.

If you have additional children, please repeat this form to determine if additional children are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks or if a 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application is required.

Please note: this result is an estimate based on the information you provided about this child. The Arizona Department of Education makes all final eligibility decisions for SUN Bucks.

Learn more about Summer EBT here.

Child Is Likely Eligible but needs to Submit an Application

Based on the information provided for this child, you will need to submit a 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application through the Arizona Department of Education to apply for the benefit. The 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application can be found here and needs to be submitted by August 5, 2025. The submitted application will be screened, and if the child(ren) on the application are determined as eligible, the $120 SUN Bucks benefit will be mailed based on the address that is provided in the application.

Please note: this result is an estimate based on the information you provided about this child. The Arizona Department of Education makes all final eligibility decisions for SUN Bucks.

Learn more about SUN Bucks here.

Child Is Likely Eligible but needs to Submit an Application

Based on the information provided for this child, you will need to submit a 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application through the Arizona Department of Education to apply for the benefit. The 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application can be found here and needs to be submitted by August 5, 2025. The submitted application will be screened, and if the child(ren) on the application are determined as eligible, the $120 SUN Bucks benefit will be mailed based on the address that is provided in the application.

Please note: this result is an estimate based on the information you provided about this child. The Arizona Department of Education makes all final eligibility decisions for SUN Bucks.

Learn more about SUN Bucks here.

Child is Likely Not Eligible

If your family needs help with food this summer, you can visit a participating summer food service site near you and visit the site during the meal service time(s). Participating sites are open to all families with children 18 and under, the Free Summer Meals program doesn't ask for any paperwork, no questions asked. Find a site near you here.

If you have additional children, please repeat this form to determine if additional children are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks or if a 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application is required.

Please note: this result is an estimate based on the information you provided about this child. The Arizona Department of Education makes all final eligibility decisions for SUN Bucks.

Child is Likely Not Eligible

If your family needs help with food this summer, you can visit a participating summer food service site near you and visit the site during the meal service time(s). Participating sites are open to all families with children 18 and under, the Free Summer Meals program doesn't ask for any paperwork, no questions asked. Find a site near you here.

If you have additional children, please repeat this form to determine if additional children are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks or if a 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application is required.

Please note: this result is an estimate based on the information you provided about this child. The Arizona Department of Education makes all final eligibility decisions for SUN Bucks.

Child is Likely Not Eligible

If your family needs help with food this summer, you can visit a participating summer food service site near you and visit the site during the meal service time(s). Participating sites are open to all families with children 18 and under, the Free Summer Meals program doesn't ask for any paperwork, no questions asked. Find a site near you here.

If you have additional children, please repeat this form to determine if additional children are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks or if a 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application is required.

Please note: this result is an estimate based on the information you provided about this child. The Arizona Department of Education makes all final eligibility decisions for SUN Bucks.

Child is Likely Not Eligible

If your family needs help with food this summer, you can visit a participating summer food service site near you and visit the site during the meal service time(s). Participating sites are open to all families with children 18 and under, the Free Summer Meals program doesn't ask for any paperwork, no questions asked. Find a site near you here.

If you have additional children, please repeat this form to determine if additional children are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks or if a 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application is required.

Please note: this result is an estimate based on the information you provided about this child. The Arizona Department of Education makes all final eligibility decisions for SUN Bucks.

Your child may or may not be eligible for SUN Bucks.

Unfortunately, we don't have enough information to determine whether this child will receive SUN Bucks or not. You can submit a 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application through the Arizona Department of Education to apply for the benefit. The 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application can be found here and needs to be submitted by August 5, 2025. The submitted application will be screened, and if the child(ren) on the application are determined as eligible, the $120 SUN Bucks benefit will be mailed based on the address that is provided in the application.

Learn more about SUN Bucks here.

Your child may or may not be eligible for SUN Bucks.

Unfortunately, we don't have enough information to determine whether this child will receive SUN Bucks or not. You can submit a 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application through the Arizona Department of Education to apply for the benefit. The 2025 SUN Bucks Household Application can be found here and needs to be submitted by August 5, 2025. The submitted application will be screened, and if the child(ren) on the application are determined as eligible, the $120 SUN Bucks benefit will be mailed based on the address that is provided in the application.

Learn more about SUN Bucks here.

  • Read more about SUN Bucks Eligibility Screener Guide

2025 SUN Bucks Application Screening Tool - Arizona

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CEP Application

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Contact Information
Must be submitted by an Authorized Signer listed on the Food Program Permanent Service Agreement (FPPSA).
Authorized Signer Email Address
Local Education Agency (LEA) operating the School Nutrition Program
Required Documents

Locate required form, complete and upload form into each applicable section below. 

  • CEP Participation Form
  • CEP Eligibility Worksheet
  • Addendum- Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
  • Online Course: Implementing the Community Eligibility Provision
Upload Certification of Completion: Online Course: Implementing the Community Eligibility Provision

Thank you for your interest in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Please review the CEP Application Guide and the Community Eligibility Provisions: Planning and Implementation Guidance before submitting the below application.

Additional resources can be found here by selecting the “Special Provision Options” accordion.

Once Contact Information and Required Documents are uploaded, click 'Submit' to submit this CEP Application. 

A Health and Nutrition Services Specialist will reach out to you regarding next steps within 10 business days.

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2024 Farm Fresh Challenge

  • Tue, Sep 17 2024

2024 Farm Fresh Challenge

The Summer 2024 Farm Fresh Challenge is an HNS initiative designed to empower CNP operators to cultivate excitement around fresh and locally sourced foods. Participating operators must complete challenges that promote participants' tasting, teaching, and connection to foods local to Arizona within the month of June.

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REQUEST 2024 SUN BUCKS BENEFIT REVIEW/APPEAL

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Prospective Waiver Requests

Arizona is being considered for the following Prospective Waiver Requests:


Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option (School buildings are closed with no virtual learning): The waivers in this section apply to SFSP and SSO during school closures, when school buildings are closed, and virtual classes are not offered. These waivers would be effective through June 30, 2026. 

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