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Resource | Webinars/Videos Choose the Right Type of Milk to Serve Children in the CACFP

This video shows how CACFP operators can find ways to introduce different types of milks to toddlers.

12/17/2020
Resource | Webinars/Videos Encourage Children to Try New Foods

This video shows how CACFP operators can spark children’s interest in new foods.

12/17/2020
Resource | Guidance Documents Elderly Simplified Application Project

The Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP) is a demonstration project that seeks to increase participation among the elderly low-income population by streamlining the application and certification process.

12/16/2020
Resource | Federal Register Notices Notice of Vacatur: Rescission of Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Flexibilities

This final rule removes from the Code of Federal Regulations the final rule published on Dec. 12, 2018, titled, “Child Nutrition Programs: Flexibilities for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Requirements.” This action responds to a decision of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland that vacated the rule.

11/24/2020
Resource | Webinars/Videos CACFP Halftime: Mealtimes With Toddlers in the CACFP

This webinar will include practical tips for how CACFP operators can meet meal pattern requirements while addressing a toddler’s developmental needs.

08/03/2020
Resource | Guidance Documents Retailer Eligibility – Need for Access

SNAP regulations provide that the FNA must determine if an applicant firm may be authorized to participate  under "Need for Access" if located in an area with significantly limited access to food and the applicant firm has failed to meet the staple food requirements for eligibility under Criterion A or Criterion B.

07/13/2020
Resource | Policy FY 2021 State Management Evaluation Target Areas

FNA is targeting the areas of program operation listed, for state SNAP Agency Management Evaluations for the upcoming fiscal year. State SNAP agencies are required to conduct MEs for the target areas in the upcoming fiscal year.  

06/29/2020
Resource | Guidance Documents Publication of the 2020-21 WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines

This policy memorandum transmits the 2020-21 Income Eligibility Guidelines for WIC that were published in the Federal Register on May 26, 2020

05/26/2020
Resource | Federal Register Notices Child Nutrition Programs Income Eligibility Guidelines (2020-2021)

This notice announces the Department's annual adjustments to the Income Eligibility Guidelines to be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals and free milk for the period from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

03/20/2020
Resource | Technical Assistance Calculating the Added Sugars Limit for Breakfast Cereals in the CACFP

This worksheet can be used to empower Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) providers and operators with the knowledge, skills and expertise to implement added sugars limit for breakfast cereals offered in the CACFP.

03/11/2020
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