This worksheet can be used to empower Child and Adult Care Food Program providers and operators with the knowledge, skills and expertise to implement meal pattern requirements.
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins writes to remind schools, sponsors, and institutions participating in any USDA Child Nutrition Program, including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, and the Seamless Summer Option, of the many ways they can purchase local foods to serve in program meals.
This fact sheet highlights healthy foods that are part of a balanced school breakfast. Learn about why eating breakfast is important for learning and how parents can help their child eat a healthy breakfast at school.
This fact sheet shows real, whole, nutrient-dense foods that contribute to a balanced school lunch and aligns with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030. Learn about ways to help children make healthy food and beverage choices at school.
This informational webinar reviews the process to apply for the fiscal year 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grant: Growing Healthier Futures.
On Sept. 18, 2026, we awarded $9.5 million in fiscal year 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grant funds to 11 state agencies that administer the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Summer Food Service Program, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Learn about the recipients!
Product Formulation Statement templates and samples for demonstrating how a food product may contribute to the meal pattern requirements in USDA child nutrition programs.
As part of Secretary Rollins’ commitment to support American beef and create healthy outcomes for American children, the Farm to School Program is committed to working with CNP operators to help them source and serve local in program meals.
We are requesting states agencies provide notification of intent to close their FY 2025 SNAP-Ed grant and return unexpended grant funding. State agencies who do not wish to terminate their remaining FY 2025 SNAP-Ed funds must submit a state plan by Aug. 15, 2025, or no later than Aug. 31, 2025, if an extension is requested and approved. This should include an intent to expend funds by Sept. 30, 2026.
As a reminder, meals and snacks offered through the child nutrition programs may be claimed for federal reimbursement if they meet the federal nutrition requirements and other federal regulations. State agencies may not withhold federal reimbursement for meals that meet the federal requirements, even if additional state requirements are not met. However, if a state provides an additional reimbursement above the federal reimbursement, they may withhold the state reimbursement.