Summer Food Service Program; 2026 Reimbursement Rates
Published Date: 2/4/2026
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Summary
Starting January 1, 2026, the Summer Food Service Program will pay about 3.7% more for each meal served to kids during summer. This boost helps keep up with rising costs and makes it easier for programs to manage their money. Schools and community groups running summer meal sites will see these new rates in action next year.
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SFSP Payments Rise 3.7% in 2026
Schools and community groups that run Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sites will receive higher payments starting January 1, 2026. On average the SFSP reimbursement rates increase 3.7 percent for calendar year 2026, and sponsors are paid by multiplying reimbursable meals served by the new combined per-meal rates.
Kids' Summer Meal Rates Increase
If you have children, the Summer Food Service Program will fund slightly more meals in 2026 because per-meal reimbursements rise 3.7 percent starting January 1, 2026. For example, in all States except Alaska and Hawaii combined rates for rural or self-prep sites are: Breakfast $3.1975 (11¢ increase), Lunch/Supper $5.60 (19.75¢ increase), Snack $1.3250 (4.5¢ increase); Alaska and U.S. territories have higher per-meal amounts listed separately.
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