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Resource | Technical Assistance Take Advantage of Nature’s Bounty: Consider Vacuum Seal

Schools that have access to local, fresh produce and who wish to take advantage of low prices during abundant supply and peak nutrition may want to consider vacuum sealing in-house processed and frozen fruits and vegetables.

06/03/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Ensuring Traceability of Fresh Produce
05/31/2024
Resource | Fact Sheets Storing Fresh Produce

Learn how to properly store produce in a walk-in refrigerator. 

05/29/2024
Resource | Policy CACFP Implementation Guidance: State Agency Financial Review Requirements

FNS published the Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final Rule and amended regulations at 7 CFR 226.7(b) and 7 CFR 226.10(c) to codify the requirement for an annual reconciliation of bank account activity and accounting of reported actual expenditures with Child and Adult Care Food Program payments. This memorandum provides a summary of each provision and instructions for how to complete the annual verification of bank account activity and actual expenditures.

CACFP 09-2024
05/29/2024
Resource | Flyers SUN Programs Flyer

Consumer-friendly single-sided handout with basic information on the SUN programs, including SUN Bucks, SUN Meals, and SUN Meals To-Go.

05/23/2024
Resource | Nutrition Education SUN Programs Window Clings

Graphics that can be printed as stickers or window clings to promote SUN Meals, SUN Meals To-Go, and SUN Bucks. Available in rectangular (10 x 8 inches) and circular (10 x 10 inches) designs.

05/22/2024
Resource | Policy Memos Geographic Preference Expansion Related to the Final Rule - Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 DGAs

This memorandum provides a detailed explanation of the expanded geographic preference option. 

SP 22-2024, CACFP 08-2024, SFSP 13-2024
05/22/2024
Resource | Posters Afiches de Team Nutrition

Team Nutrition tiene afiches para escuelas, sitios de verano y sitios de cuidado infantil (centros, hogares y patrocinadores). Cuando los afiches están disponibles, los operadores del programa de nutrición infantil pueden solicitar copias impresas, mientras estén disponibles.

05/22/2024
Resource | Policy Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024: Effect on Child Nutrition Programs

This memorandum provides notice to child nutrition program operators regarding Sections 739, 747, 748, 769, and 770 of Division B of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, enacted on March 9, 2024. This memorandum applies to state agencies administering, and local organizations operating, the federal CNPs.

SP 18-2024, CACFP 06-2024, SFSP 11-2024
05/17/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos WIC Food Packages Final Rule Stakeholder Briefing

Recording of April 18, 2024 briefing for external partners on the WIC Food Packages Final Rule.

05/13/2024
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