core mitigation strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and each model uses a unique set of model-specific mitigation practices.School nutrition program operators can choose to use one model or a combination of models to safely distribute meals that best serve the students and families in their community.
Program operators should determine and modify their distribution practices using local, state, tribal, and federal policies, to include the USDA Child Nutrition COVID-19 Waiversexternal icon, and local level of spread in each community as necessary.Program operators can visit Operating Schools during COVID-19: CDC’s Considerations for guiding principles and mitigation strategies to reference when schools are open, as well as.