Child Nutrition Program Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic - School Meals Operations Study, Year 3 Report - Final

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Child Nutrition Program Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic: July 2021 through September 2022 presents findings from the School Meals Operations Study, Year 3, Final, supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service. It includes nondiscrimination commitments, submission and contract details, and report acknowledgements for both FNS and Mathematica teams. The publication documents study preparation, data processing and analysis of administrative and survey information from State agencies, and provides suggested citation and disclaimer language.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages141

Reading Time5 h 55 min

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Executive Summary

Introduction

Background

Nondiscrimination Statement

Acknowledgements

Ip Z Child Nutrition Program Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic, July 2021 through September 2022 School Meals Operations Study, Year 3 Report ( Final ) March 2025 Nondiscrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs) . Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY) . Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) [email: ](email: program.intake@usda.gov)[program.intake@usda.gov](email: program.intake@usda.gov). USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Child Nutrition Program Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic, July 2021 through September 2022 March 2025 Liana Washburn, Veronica Severn, Brett Eiffes, Myah Scott, Sophia Navarro, and Kevin Conway Submitted to: Food and Nutrition Service U.S. Department of Agriculture 1320 Braddock Pl. Alexandria, VA 22314 Project Officers: Darcy Güngör and Conor McGovern Contract Number: 12319819F0162 Submitted by: Mathematica P.O. Box 2393 Princeton, NJ 08543-2393 Phone: (609) 799-3535 Fax: (609) 799-0005 Project Director: Kevin Conway Reference Number: 50926 Suggested citation Washburn, Liana, Veronica Severn, Brett Eiffes, Myah Scott, Sophia Navarro, and Kevin Conway. (2025) . Child Nutrition Program Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic: July 2021 through September 2022. Prepared by Mathematica, Contract No. AG-3198-B-16-0004/12319819F0021. Alexandria, VA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Office of Policy Support. Disclaimer This research was supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service. The findings and conclusions in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy. This page has been left blank for double-sided copying. Acknowledgements This report was prepared by Mathematica under contract 12319819F0162 for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service. Many people within and beyond these organizations assisted us. At FNS, Darcy Güngör monitored each project task and provided helpful guidance through the study period, along with Conor McGovern and Susannah Barr. At Mathematica, the administrative data team collected, processed, and analyzed large volumes of data from State agencies with great care, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail. This team included Clare Wolfendale, wh

FAQs

What time period does the report cover?

The report covers July 2021 through September 2022 for child nutrition program operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Who prepared the report and for which agency?

The report was prepared by Mathematica for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service.

What is the purpose of the nondiscrimination statement in the report?

It explains that USDA and participating institutions are prohibited from discrimination based on protected characteristics and outlines how to file a discrimination complaint.

Oct 15, 2026

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