Download or read book Summer Food Service Program for Children written by United States. Food and Nutrition Service and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: The handbook is a guide for food service management companies or venders participating in the Summer Food Service Program for children. Food service company (or vendor) is defined as one who prepares meals in their own facility, in sponsor's facilities, or in public schools; public schools providing their own meal service are included. All procedures necessary to participation in the program are explained, including 1) background; 2) application procedures; 3) registration; 4) invitation to bid and contract; 5) bid procedure; 6) contract award; 7) program planning and operations; 8) assistance provided by the Small Business Administration; and 9) meal requirements.