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Resource | Policy Memos Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final Rule: State Agency Discretion for Repeat Meal Pattern Violations Fiscal Action

The purpose of this memorandum is to remind state agencies of discretionary and required fiscal action for meal pattern violations, including the new provision of the Child Nutrition Program Integrity final rule

12/01/2023
Resource | Policy Memos Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final Rule: Administrative Review & FSMC Review Cycles

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide additional information on the 5-year review cycle provision of the Child Nutrition Program Integrity final rule. This memorandum relates to program-specific changes in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

12/01/2023
Resource | Policy Memos FY 2024 Commodity Credit Corporation TEFAP Funding

This memorandum provides information about the approximately $943 million in additional support for emergency food programs that USDA is providing in fiscal year 2024 under the statutory authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act for distribution through TEFAP.

11/30/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach WBSCM Delivery Order Status Reports

The delivery order status reports from WBSCM provide detail on orders throughout the delivery cycle. The reports are posted monthly and delivery order status data is current as of the report date.

11/03/2023
Resource | Policy Memos Clarification of Allowable Flexibilities for Child Nutrition Programs Experiencing Milk Supply Shortages

FNS is aware that schools in multiple states are experiencing milk supply chain challenges related to packaging issues. This memorandum provides state agencies with information about existing authority related to schools and other child nutrition program operators experiencing inadequate milk supply. FNS encourages state agencies to use this authority when needed to support program operators impacted by the current milk packaging challenges. 

10/26/2023
Resource | Tools and Applications Integrated Food Management System (IFMS)

The Integrated Food Management System replaces the legacy, Automated Inventory System. IFMS consolidates food distribution transactions into a seamless, easy-to-use cloud-based platform.

10/11/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Total TEFAP Assistance to States

TEFAP Administrative Funds and Food Entitlement Allocations

10/03/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Halal Foods in TEFAP

Provides information on food items available through TEFAP that may be acceptable to halal-observant communities. 

09/13/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance Kosher Foods in TEFAP

This page provides information on the items available through TEFAP that may be acceptable to kosher-observant communities.

09/13/2023
Resource | Policy FD-154: TEFAP, CSFP - Cancellation of Policy Memoranda FD-138 and FD-141

This cancellation memo is issued in order to update and streamline policy guidance for CSFP and TEFAP, FNS is cancelling Policy Memoranda FD-138 and FD-141.

09/12/2023
Page updated: October 14, 2021