FNS Documents & Resources

The USDA, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) coordinates with State agencies, Tribal Nations, and voluntary organizations as they develop disaster nutrition assistance strategies before, during, and after disasters and emergencies.

USDA’s approach to tackling food and nutrition insecurity emphasizes equity to ensure our efforts serve all populations.

Check out this database to access vendor-specific product information for all direct delivered USDA Foods for the National School Lunch Program.

Factsheets are available under the following topics: Farm to School Grant Program, Farm to School Program Resources, Local Food Resources, School Gardens, Farm to School in Tribal Communities, Food Safety, Producers, Farm to Preschool. Farm to Summer, State Agencies and Cooperative Extensions, En Español.

This fact sheet outlines a number of additional resources for those seeking to directly purchase or raise food products for school nutrition programs.

The Farm to School Census checklist has suggestions for school food authorities to prepare for the Farm to School Census.

The Farm to School Census is a survey of farm to school activities, including local food procurement and nutrition education.  This document provides additional clarification for school food authorities (SFAs) on the Farm to School Census and the data collection process.

I'm New to Farm to School is a place full of resources to help you to get your farm to school program growing. 

This one-page factsheet highlights the nutrition benefits of USDA Foods contained in the CSFP food package. 

The sharing gallery is a source of inspiration and sharing of nutrition education materials, recipes, photos, news, grant opportunities, and other resources for ITOs participating in FDPIR.