SNA Member Resources: Coronavirus Disease Last updated April 6, 2020 On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus a global pandemic. SNA is working to provide the most up-to-date information relevant to school nutrition professionals. In addition, we are communicating with the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service and Congress as the virus continues to spread throughout the United States. The resources compiled here are to help you stay informed on this rapidly evolving situation. Please be advised this is all fluid and changing so be sure to rely on your state agencies, local guidance and decision-makers in your district for what plans are appropriate in your community. USDA Child Nutrition Program State by State COVID-19 Waivers USDA is updating which waivers have been issued for states. Stay at Home Orders As the United States works to combat the slow of the Coronavirus, multiple states have issued “stay at home” or “shelter in place” orders for non-essential workers. The list below details which states are under the restrictions and if school nutrition programs are considered essential. The listing of states will be updated by SNA on a daily basis. Alaska – Essential Arizona – Essential California – Essential Connecticut – Essential Colorado – Essential Delaware – Essential Florida – Essential Georgia – Essential Hawaii Idaho – Essential Illinois – Essential Indiana – Essential Kansas – Essential Louisiana – District Level Decision Maine – Essential Maryland – Essential Michigan – Essential Minnesota – Essential Nevada – Essential New Hampshire – Essential Minnesota – Essential Mississippi – Essential Montana – Essential New Hampshire – Essential New Jersey – Essential New Mexico – Essential New York – Essential North Carolina – Essential Ohio – Essential Oregon – Essential Rhode Island – Essential Tennessee – Essential Vermont – Essential Virginia – Essential Washington – Essential West Virginia Wisconsin – Essential Non-Essential Shutdown: Kentucky – Essential Massachusetts – Essential Agency and Organization SpecificUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA)For the most up to date information, bookmark this link: www.usda.gov/coronavirus FNS Response to COVID-19 List of states that have received waiver approvals enabling sponsors to serve meals in a non-congregate setting and at school sites during school closures related to the coronavirus, and other resources. FAQs: Child Nutrition Program Meal Service During COVID-19 Outbreaks Press Release: Secretary Perdue Announces Proactive Flexibilities to Feed Children When Schools Close—March 10, 2020 FNS Program Guidance on Human Pandemic Response USDA Assistance in Government-Wide Coronavirus Prevention Effort, February 28, 2020 (60 min) Listen in to measures being taken in response to the coronavirus threat as part of an agency wide federal effort, with Secretary Sonny Perdue and Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar. School Nutrition Association COVID-19 Webinar Series SNA is hosting a series of webinars addressing COVID-19 to support school nutrition operators.State Agency Guidance Connecticut Department of Education released COVID-19 Considerations for Emergency Meal Service and Delivery (pdf)U.S. Department of Education COVID-19 ("Coronavirus") Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Information for Communities, Schools and Businesses CDC’s Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) guidance for schools and childcare programs now includes Supplemental Guidance for Child Care Programs That Remain Open Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Childcare Programs and K-12 Schools to Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), February 2020 FAQs: Coronavirus and Children FAQs: Healthcare Professionals Education Week Map: Coronavirus and School Closures Updated twice a day. Harvard Health Publishing Coronavirus Resource Center Questions and answers from Harvard Medical School Infectious Diseases Society of America “COVID-10: What You Need to Know” Podcast—February 28, 2020 (24 min)National Restaurant Association Coronavirus Information and Resources Industry specific factsheet, guidance and best practices.US Chamber of Commerce “Understanding the Coronavirus” Webinar—January 27, 2020 (60 min) With Dr. Nancy Messonnier, who leads CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.SNA COVID-19 Webinar Series School Nutrition Association COVID-19 Webinar Series SNA is hosting a series of webinars addressing COVID-19 to support school nutrition operators.SNA Industry Partner Resources School Food Handler Updated Standard Operating Procedures for Non-Congregate Feeding in K12 Child Nutrition Operations SEA Level Social SEA Level Social is offering free Google Maps to any district to help promote their serving sites. World Health Organization (WHO) EPI-WIN Website With Resources Tailored to Specific Groups from a Trusted Source Coronavirus Disease Situation Reports Daily reports that confirm the total and new cases globally and in China. Key Planning Recommendations for Mass Gatherings in the Context of COVID-19 Outbreak Downloadable PDF Document for meeting planners General Resources Emergency Preparedness Serving School Meals over Spring Break A guide to providing school meals over spring break, P-EBT, and USDA Waivers. School districts are encouraged to update this modifiable template with their own information and circulate as needed. ICN Tools ICN webpage with resources related to personal hygiene, cleaning, and sanitizing. Lunch Assist Covid 19 Resources Emergency Meal Service Toolkits, Forms, Templates, Training Materials, and Signage. Grants Available Grant makers for Education COVID-19 Education Philanthropy Resources No Kid Hungry Coronavirus Grant No Kid Hungry is committing to provide emergency grant funding to schools and community groups feeding children during the coronavirus pandemic. Allied Partner Resources Action for Healthy Kids Resources for Schools and Families During COVID-19/Coronavirus Food Research and Action Center A Resource for School Superintendents: Meeting Students’ Nutritional Needs During a Pandemic Options for Superintendents to receive funding to serve meals and snacks to children when schools are closed. Summary of School Districts and Program Providers’ Efforts to Serve Meals During School Closings An active spreadsheet compiled by FRAC of school districts serving meals and broken down by state, district, and model. Ensuring Access to the Child Nutrition Programs in the Event of School Closures Guidelines from FRAC for adjusting Child Nutrition Programs if schools are closed. Share Our Strength / No Kid Hungry Comparison of Usual Child Nutrition Program Provisions vs. Current Flexibilities Permitted in Response the Coronavirus Summary of Current COVID-19 Child Nutrition Program Response Nationwide Waivers FAQs around options available during school closures, emerging strategies and tactics for meal service during school closures, and streamlined ways to connect to state agencies. NoKidHungry.org/Coronavirus Maps Education Week Map: Coronavirus and School Closures Updated twice a day. Social Media Resources Follow School Nutrition Association and School Nutrition Foundation on social media for news and updates about the COVID-19 crisis: SNA: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram SNF: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram For real time networking and troubleshooting with your peers, operators are sharing info via: Tips for School Meals that Rock School Nutrition Professionals