The FDCH participation study aims to understand provider experiences with the CACFP by asking a nationally representative sample of both current and former participating FDCH providers about their experiences with the program.
The previous version of this memorandum contained incorrect references to state agencies throughout. FNS is correcting this memorandum to remove the incorrect references and so that it more clearly and accurately reflects the federal regulations. This memorandum notifies state agencies and child nutrition program operators of the changes made by OMB to the federal informal procurement method, micro-purchases and the micro-purchase threshold.
A summary of the procedures related to requesting a no-cost extension for a Farm to School Grant.
These resources provide information about meal components and meal pattern requirements for child nutrition programs.
USDA Foods in Schools product information sheets containing USDA Foods description and WBSCM ID for grains.
This resource describes best practices for storing fresh produce for school nutrition program operators. It includes temperature information, as well as an example of produce storage best practices in a walk-in refrigerator.
FNS has used its authority under FFRCA to waive certain onsite monitoring requirements for the school meals programs, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Summer Food Service Program, so that programs can to maintain program integrity and support social distancing while providing meals.
Project summaries for the 29 TEFAP state agencies that received fiscal year 2022 Farm to Food Bank project funding.
The 2021 Farm to School grant awardees report is a detailed summary of the projects receiving Farm to School grants in the upcoming grants cycle.