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Acting FNCS Deputy Under Secretary Brandon Lipps today highlighted the vital work FNS has done this year to provide food assistance to the millions of Americans impacted by unprecedented hurricanes and wildfires, as well as the numerous actions FNCS has taken to promote self-sufficiency, integrity, and customer service within federal nutrition programs.

Today, FNS issued national program guidance that gives SNAP state operators new flexibility to make their operations more efficient while improving customer service.

FNS has selected Kansas State University to direct the Center for Food Safety in Child Nutrition Programs. The research resulting from this partnership will help improve food safety across all of USDA’s child nutrition programs, which serve billions of meals to children each year.

USDA today announced a public invitation to submit ideas on food crediting, the system that defines how each food item fits into a meal for the National School Lunch Program and other federal child nutrition programs. 

USDA has cleared the state of Arizona to test a program aimed at limiting fraud and reducing illegal trafficking in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program electronic benefit (EBT) cards. 

USDA is promising increased cooperation with states in the operation of the SNAP to promote self-sufficiency, integrity in the program and better customer service. 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today provided local food service professionals the flexibility they need to serve wholesome, nutritious, and tasty meals in schools across the nation. The new School Meal Flexibility Rule, published today, makes targeted changes to standards for meals provided under USDA’s National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, and asks customers to share their thoughts on those changes with the Department.

U.S. Virgin Islands households recovering from Hurricanes Irma and Maria may be eligible for food purchasing assistance through the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Los niños en Puerto Rico empezarán a recibir comida gratuita en las escuelas y colegios en un esfuerzo para proporcionar alivio a aquellos que han sido afectados por el huracán Maria, afirmó hoy el Departamento de Agricultura de EE.UU. (USDA). Esta medida potencialmente ayudará a más de 1,550 escuelas y 450,000 niños.

Children in Puerto Rico will receive free school meals in an effort to provide further relief to those affected by Hurricane Maria, USDA today announced. The measure will potentially affect more than 1,550 schools and 450,000 children.

Households impacted by recent wildfires in Northern California could be eligible for help buying food through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program households impacted by the recent wildfires in Northern California will receive support from USDA to replace food lost in the disaster and purchase hot foods at SNAP-authorized retailers through November 15.