Q1: What are Food Reimbursement Programs?
Q2: Do I qualify for the Food Reimbursement Programs?
Q3: What are the requirements for participating?
Q4: What are the current reimbursement rates for
meals?
Q5: What records am I required to keep?
Q6: What if I don't want the money, can I keep your
services?
Q7: I have a daycare facility, can you help me?
Q8: What if I work with adults?
A1: The Food Reimbursement programs are Federally funded programs
which assists agencies and schools in providing nutritious meals to qualified recipients
at reasonable costs. These programs originated some 50+ years ago and are
administered at the Federal level through the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA).
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A2: If you hold a nonprofit tax-exempt status as defined by the
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under code 501(c)3 and operate a day care center,
residential child care institution, homeless shelter, adult day care center, skilled
nursing care facility for children, group home, public and private schools, and many more,
then you may qualify. To find out if you qualify for funding click here.
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A3: If you are a private agency then you must hold a facility
license issued by at least a State licensing authority. In addition, you must hold
tax exempt status. If you are a public agency, you need only serve the approved
population and be licensed or certified by a State of Federal authority.
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A4: Rates are determined each fiscal year effective July 1.
The current maximum rates per meal are $1.12 per reimbursable breakfast, $2.02 for each
reimbursable lunch, and $0.55 for each reimbursable afternoon snack.
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A5: Records
that demonstrate that meals claimed for reimbursement meet nutritional standards set forth
by the State and Federal government. In addition adequate portion control must
be adhered to in order to determine all meals meet or exceed requirements set forth by
governing bodies.
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A6: Yes,
EMS works with all types of foodservice programs who would like to do a better job.
If you are interested in controlling your foodservice expenses, improving nutrition, we
can help.
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A7: Yes, if
you meet the nonprofit status, and licensing requirements set by your state then you may
be eligible for the reimbursement programs. If you do not meet these standards, then
we can help you in making your foodservice operation more efficient.
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A8: EMS is
committed to improving nutrition for all people. Our registered dietitians develop
nutritional plans for children as well as adults. Whether you are looking for a
specialized diet for personal use or institutional serving, we are here to help you.
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