Research & Analysis

Performance Improvement and Evidence Building

FNS works continuously to achieve its mission by setting goals and utilizing evidence, measurement, and learning to improve results of programs and the effectiveness and efficiency of agency operations in service to the American public.

Research Policy Clearance Procedures

The Office of Policy Support (OPS) leads the development and execution of FNS's study and evaluation agenda. This web page is intended to provide program partners, other stakeholders, and the general public access to FNS research.

Child Nutrition Program Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic, March Through September 2020

This data collection fulfills states’ reporting requirements and describes trends in program participation during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is part of an ongoing study series examining CN program operations, repurposed to collect waiver reports from all states.

Current Data Collections

Pilot/Grant Projects

SNAP Quality Control Data

What's New?

The Office of Policy Support (OPS) leads the development and execution of FNS's study and evaluation agenda. This web page is intended to provide program partners, other stakeholders, and the general public access to FNS research.

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