USDA Waiver for Massachusetts

Since 2006, we have partnered with a myriad of organizations – including school districts, non-profits, and businesses – to support their leaders and teams so that they meet their goals and achieve success.

On Sunday, March 29, 2020, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education ‘s Office for Food and Nutrition announced that the USDA approved their application to waive the 50% or more poverty level for schools to provide meals and receive USDA reimbursement for those meals. This means that all schools, regardless of poverty level, are eligible to serve meals to students with food insecurities and receive reimbursement. This is great news for students in need!

There are more details to come, but this is a positive first step. TMS wants to express our appreciation to all the food service workers on the front lines, working tirelessly to ensure that those who need food receive it.