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Resource | Policy Memos Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final Rule: State Agency Discretion for Repeat Meal Pattern Violations Fiscal Action

The purpose of this memorandum is to remind state agencies of discretionary and required fiscal action for meal pattern violations, including the new provision of the Child Nutrition Program Integrity final rule

12/01/2023
Resource | Policy Memos Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final Rule: Administrative Review & FSMC Review Cycles

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide additional information on the 5-year review cycle provision of the Child Nutrition Program Integrity final rule. This memorandum relates to program-specific changes in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

12/01/2023
Resource | Policy Memos SNAP Auth-Reauth - Business Integrity

This memo clarifies business integrity requirements and factors that FNS may and may not consider when determining a firm’s participation in SNAP.

12/01/2023
Resource | Recipes CACFP Cooking Video: Oven-Baked Pancakes With Spiced Pears Ages 6–18

This CACFP cooking video demonstrates the quick-and-easy preparation of the USDA standardized recipe for Oven-Baked Pancakes With Spiced Pears for children six through 18 years of age.

11/29/2023
Resource | Recipes CACFP Cooking Video: Oven-Baked Pancakes With Spiced Pears Ages 3–5

This CACFP cooking video demonstrates the quick-and-easy preparation of the USDA standardized recipe for Oven-Baked Pancakes With Spiced Pears for children 3 through 5 years of age.

11/29/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach It’s Breakfast Time!

Check out this easy-to-use menu planner and recipe booklet for Child and Adult Care Food Program operators who provide breakfast meals for children 3–18 years of age.

11/27/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance USDA Foods Database

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

11/09/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Meal Talk Webinar Series

This interactive webinar series highlights resources and materials that address hot topics in school meals. FNS regional offices, state agencies, school food authorities and others who may be interested are invited to participate.  

11/07/2023
Resource | Webinars/Videos Meal Talk Celebrate Lunch Trays Many Ways Webinar

Team Nutrition staff, along with guest speakers from the Arizona Department of Education and Bellingham Public School in Washington, shared strategies and success stories on using standardized recipes that incorporate local food preferences and locally grown foods. 

11/06/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP System Integrity Review Tool

The System Integrity Review Tool is a valuable instrument for both state agency and federal SNAP staff to evaluate whether a system meets SNAP functional requirements.

09/29/2023
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