COVID-19 Meal Pattern Waiver Extended 2020-05-22USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced the extension of a nationwide school meals waiver allowing meal pattern flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic. This waiver was extended through June 30th. Last week, the USDA extended three other school meals waivers; non-congregate feeding, parent pickup, and meal times through August 31st.