Resources - Food Regulations

USDA Smart Snacks Guidelines – Quick Reference

Applies to: All foods and beverages sold on school campus during the school day (outside of the school lunch & breakfast programs).

Key Definitions

• School Campus: All areas under school jurisdiction accessible to students. (Excludes teacher lounges/staff-only areas.)

• School Day: Midnight through 30 minutes after the official school day ends.

What’s Covered

• Items sold in:

  • School stores

  • Snack bars

  • Vending machines

  • Culinary class sales to students

Exemptions

• Items not consumed on campus (e.g., frozen pizza fundraisers).

Fundraisers

• Must meet USDA nutrition standards if sold during the school day.

• Two exemptions per student organization, per school year for non-compliant items.

• Exempt fundraisers cannot take place in the cafeteria during meal service.

Recordkeeping

• Documentation required for:

  • All food sales outside of food service

  • Fundraiser compliance/exemptions

• Records will be reviewed during Administrative Reviews.

Reminder: Compliance is a federal requirement to ensure a healthy environment for all students.

Thank you for your attention to these important guidelines. If you have any questions or would like for me to do a nutritional assessment, please let me know. 

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Amy Gunsallus

Food and Nutrition Service Director

Baldwin-Woodville School District

1000 13th Ave, Baldwin, WI 54002

(715) 684-3321 Ext 4116