The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a request by the state to extend the hot foods waiver in response to Hurricane Helene. The hot foods waiver will now run until December 4, 2024, to allow families to purchase hot foods for the Thanksgiving holiday. Please make sure your point-of-sale (POS) systems are updated with the new expiration date. As a reminder, the hot foods waiver applies statewide to accommodate those who have been displaced by Hurricane Helene.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.