Healthy Eating Index scores range from 0 to 100 and are a measure of diet quality used to assess how well a set of foods aligns with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. A higher score is ideal. The FDPIR Food Package scores an 84. This is higher than the average U.S. diet, which scores a 59.
FNS is proposing to amend its regulations to make access and parity improvements within several food distribution programs, including the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, and USDA Foods disaster response.
A document with questions and answers regarding the FDPIR Self-Determination Demonstration Project round two funds.
This agreement sets out the requirements for administering the child nutrition programs and the food distribution programs.
The ITO/state agency must submit Form FNS-152, Monthly Distribution of Donated Foods to Family Units, that documents the data obtained in the physical inventory with the perpetual inventory record. Shortages must be reported to the appropriate FNS regional office.
Form FNS-674 is used to request access to the USDA Food Program Reporting System (FPRS).
With the recent passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to assist with the novel coronavirus public health emergency, WIC received an increase in funding for the program as well as increased ability to provide states with the flexibilities they need to support mothers, infants and children that rely on WIC.
FNS Form 292A is to be used to report Commodity Distribution for Disaster Relief.
Of the FDPIR households served, 48% had only 1 member, while 20% had 2 members, 13% had 3 members, and nearly 10% had 4 members. The remaining 9% of households had 5 or more members.
Each month, participating households receive a food package to help them maintain a nutritionally balanced diet.