Summer Meals Made Simple: Understanding the Seamless Summer Option

When school lets out, many students lose access to the meals they rely on each day. The Seamless Summer Option (SSO) allows schools to continue serving nutritious meals during the summer while operating under the same structure used during the school year.

But is SSO the right option for your school? And what does it take to run the program successfully?

In this webinar, we will break down how SSO works, how it compares to other summer meal programs, and what schools need to know to operate a compliant and effective program. Whether you are exploring summer meal options for the first time or looking to strengthen an existing program, this session will provide practical guidance you can use right away.

Attendees will learn:
• How the Seamless Summer Option works and which schools are eligible
• Key differences between SSO, SFSP, and the school-year meal programs
• Site eligibility and meal service requirements
• Compliance considerations including monitoring, meal counting, and claims
• Practical strategies to ensure students continue receiving meals during the summer months