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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.

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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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Child Nutrition Program Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic - July 2021 through September 2022
Research Reports
Reaching Those in Need: Estimates of State SNAP Participation Rates in 2022
Research Reports
November 2024 Performance Report
Program Data
November 2024 Keydata Report
Program Data
Erroneous Payments In Childcare Centers Study (EPICCS)
Research Reports
Feasibility Study: Calculating Meal Claiming Error in Family Day Care Homes That Participate in CACFP Using State Monitoring Review Data
Research Reports
October 2024 Performance Report
Program Data
October 2024 Keydata Report
Program Data
Characteristics of Emergency Shelters Participating in the CACFP
Research Reports
School Food Authority Survey III on Supply Chain Disruption and Student Participation
Research Reports
Alternative Approaches to Reevaluating the Thrifty Food Plan
Research Reports
Characteristics of Adult Day Care Centers that Participate in CACFP
Research Reports
SNAP E&T - Rapid Cycle Evaluation of Seven Interventions
Research Reports
FY 2021-2023 Report to Congress on Reducing Barriers to Food Access
Report to Congress
2023 Summer Non-Congregate Meal Service Sponsor Survey
Research Reports
Bringing Local Foods to Students: Achievements and Learnings from USDA Farm to School Grantees
Research Reports
Page updated: March 24, 2025