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Arkansas Special Nutrition/Summer Food Service Program Bond Guide

If your organization is applying to participate in the Special Nutrition Program (SNP) in Arkansas, you’ll likely need this surety bond. 

Bond Overview

  • Purpose: To demonstrate financial viability of organizations participating in the Special Nutrition Program (SNP)
  • Who Needs It: SNP participants serving meals to individuals enrolled in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
  • Regulating Body: The Arkansas Division of Child Care & Early Childhood Education
  • Required Coverage: $1,000–$200,000 
  • Premium Rate: 2–10%                                                  

Learn all about the bond requirements and process in this guide. 

What Is an Arkansas Summer Food Service Program Bond?

This bond demonstrates the financial viability of organizations participating in the Arkansas Special Nutrition Program (SNP). 

The Arkansas Division of Child Care & Early Childhood Education requires this bond for organizations that apply to serve free meals to individuals enrolled in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).

How Much Do Special Nutrition Program Bonds Cost in Arkansas?

Arkansas special nutrition program bonds cost a small percentage of the bond amount, typically 2–10%.


Exact rates vary based on personal credit score. Apply for your free quote now!

Bond Type
$1,000-$200,000Summer Food Service Program Bond

SuretyBonds.com offers the lowest available rates from our nationwide provider network with no added fees. 

Who Needs a Special Nutrition Program Bond? 

The Arkansas Division of Child Care & Early Childhood Education requires this bond as part of the licensing process for Special Nutrition Program providers in the state.  

Note: We also issue the separate Arkansas CACFP bond for child care centers enrolled in the Child and Adult Care Food Program program for meal reimbursement. 

How Do I Get My Bond?

SuretyBonds.com provides the fastest and easiest way to get an Arkansas special nutrition program bond. Just follow these quick steps: 

  1. Apply: Submit an online quote request form
  2. Quote: Receive your quote within one day
  3. Sign: Complete the indemnity agreement 
  4. Buy: Purchase the bond online 24/7

We’ll mail you the bond via your preferred shipping method. Be sure to file the bond with the Division as instructed. 

If you have any questions, call our friendly surety experts at 1 (800) 308-4358 for assistance. 

How Does an Arkansas Special Nutrition Program Bond Work? 

As with all surety bonds, a special nutrition program bond creates a legal contract between three parties: 

  1. Principal: You, the special nutrition program provider filing the bond
  2. Obligee: The Arkansas Division of Child Care & Early Childhood Education requiring the bond
  3. Surety: The provider issuing the bond

This holds you financially responsible for upholding the provisions of 7 CFR 226. 

If you break the bond terms, harmed parties can file claims. The surety will pay valid claims up to the bond amount, but you are ultimately responsible for refunding the surety. 

How Do I Renew My Bond?

These bonds expire annually. To renew your special nutrition program bond, simply pay your renewal invoice when prompted. 

We’ll begin contacting you by phone and email 90 days before the expiration date. 

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