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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 | Fact Sheets Storing Fresh Produce

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

05/29/2024
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
Resource | Fact Sheets Equity in FNS Disaster Nutrition Assistance Programs

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

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05/01/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos 2024 Updates to the School Nutrition Standards – Overview

Schools provide some of the healthiest meals that kids eat which play an important role in providing the nutrition they need to grow and learn and school meals are about to get even better We know you want the best for our nation's children and USDA is investing in school meals to make them even healthier over the next several years.

04/24/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos Food Safety for Summer Meals - School Sites: HACCP

This video is intended to provide information about Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles, and related food safety best practices for summer meals served by schools and other retail foodservice operations, including in non-congregate settings.

04/10/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos Food Safety for Summer Meals - School Sites: FIFO

This video is intended to provide food safety best practices on First-In-First-Out (FIFO) practices for summer meals served by schools and other retail foodservice operations, including in non-congregate settings.

04/10/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos Food Safety for Summer Meals - School Sites: Using Thermometers

This video is intended to provide information about using a food thermometer for food safety in summer meals served by schools and other retail foodservice operations, including in non-congregate settings.

04/10/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos Food Safety for Summer Meals - School Sites: Keeping Food Cold

This video is intended to provide information about food safety best practices keeping food cold in summer meals served by schools and other retail foodservice operations, including in non-congregate settings.

04/10/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos Food Safety for Summer Meals - School Sites: Cleaning & Sanitizing

This video is intended to provide information about cleaning and sanitizing food contact surfaces best practices for summer meals served by schools and other retail foodservice operations, including in non-congregate settings.

04/10/2024
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