Summer food programs no longer need to prove they coordinate with other services

The US Department of Agriculture removed a rule that required summer food programs to submit a "Coordinated Services Plan." This means organizations can now offer summer meals and food benefits without showing how they work with other local services.

The federal government wants to make it easier for children to get food during the summer. This change removes a bureaucratic hurdle that often slowed down or prevented local groups from setting up these programs. It aims to get more food to more kids, especially in rural areas, by simplifying the application process for organizations.