School Nutrition Programs

Teacher of the Year Ceremony
Due to inclement weather, the Teacher of the Year Ceremony has been postponed to December 16, 2025 from 5-7pm. Doors will open at 4pm. The Ceremony will take place at the Bushnell Theater in Hartford, and the order of events will remain the same.

School Nutrition Programs

Overview

Child Nutrition Programs | Program Guidance | Forms | Resources | Nutrition Education

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) school nutrition programs are administered through the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) in collaboration with the USDA Northeast Regional Office (NERO) in Boston. Eligible institutions enter into written agreements with the CSDE to operate local programs that provide for the nutritional needs of those in their care.

Afterschool Snack Program (ASP)
Food Distribution Program (FDP)
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)
National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
School Breakfast Program (SBP)
Seamless Summer Option (SSO) of the NSLP
Special Milk Program (SMP)

Quick Links

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
Connecticut Online Application and Claiming System for Child Nutrition Programs (CNP System)
County Assignments for School Nutrition Programs
Direct Certification for School Nutrition Programs
Eligibility for Free and Reduced-price Meals and Milk in School Nutrition Programs

Nondiscrimination Statements (USDA and CSDE)