Cherokee Nation
Good News! SUN Bucks is Available in Your Location
- Website: Summer EBT Program
- Hotline: 539-234-3265 or 800-256-0671 ext. 5275
- Email: wicsebtc@cherokee.org
An official website of the United States government
Here's how you know
The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.
The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.
You are now leaving the USDA Food and Nutrition Service website and entering a non-government or non-military external link or a third-party site.
FNS provides links to other websites with additional information that may be useful or interesting and is consistent with the intended purpose of the content you are viewing on our website. FNS is providing these links for your reference. FNS is not responsible for the content, copyright, and licensing restrictions of the new site.
Are you looking for food safety resources as a consumer? Feel free to check out the resources included below for answers to some common food safety questions.
On your next back-to-school shopping trip, make sure to include food safety items on your shopping list to keep school lunches safe!
Find out what to add to your shopping list.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Dietary Guidelines) is the cornerstone for federal nutrition programs and a go-to resource for health professionals nationwide. The Dietary Guidelines provides food-based recommendations to promote health, help prevent diet-related chronic diseases, and meet nutrient needs.
See the resources available through WIC's website for pregnant and breastfeeding women, which include:
Food Safety for Children and Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Pregnant women and young children are among those at highest risk for foodborne illnesses, making safe food handling particularly important for them. This page provides a number of resources specifically for these two groups, as well as breastfeeding women.
Food Safety - Education Materials and Information Resources
There are several resources for general food safety information and materials for use with WIC participants included for people to understand how their behavior contributes to the safety of food.
Food Safety Resources
SNAP-Ed education programs teach food safety skills. These SNAP-Ed program resources cover topics such as hand washing, cooling, and preparation. They provide a good list of important food safety topics.
Be Food Safe! Curriculum Unit for Nutrition Education Assistants
This resources is a train-the-trainer curriculum that addresses key messages about food safety and covers the food safety basics.
Get the Facts About Food Safety, from the Farm to School Program.
Each year, a growing number of schools are sourcing and serving safe, locally grown foods from nearby farmers or school gardens. Misconceptions about food safety should not keep schools from enjoying these nutritious and fresh food options. This infographic addresses some common food safety misconceptions.
Find resources from the CDC, FDA, and FSIS through the FoodSafety.gov website!
Learn more about the FoodKeeper App, which helps you understand food and beverages storage. It will help you maximize the freshness and quality of items. By doing so you will be able to keep items fresh longer than if they were not stored properly. It was developed by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service, with Cornell University and the Food Marketing Institute.
Looking for USDA information? The AskUSDA site makes it easy, providing information from across our organization all in one place. Just type key words or phrases into the search box included on the AskUSDA page.