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Resource | Technical Assistance USDA Foods Available List for TEFAP

See what fruits, vegetables, legumes, proteins, dairy, grains, and soups are available through TEFAP.

08/11/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach USDA DoD Fresh DLA Service Representatives

Contact information for the USDA DoD Fresh DLA service representatives. 

06/09/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Local School Wellness Policy Parent Flyer

Engage parents in school wellness using this ready-to-go communication tool. This flyer can help parents support the school wellness policy.

06/08/2023
Resource | Factsheets Crediting Tip Sheets in Child Nutrition Programs

Check out the seven-part Crediting in the Child Nutrition Programs Tip Sheets revised to reflect the recent rule, Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 

05/23/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance GS1 GDSN and the USDA Foods Database: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for States/School Districts

These questions and answers provide more information about the USDA Foods Database for states/school districts.

03/29/2023
Resource | Policy Memos Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023: Effect on Child Nutrition Programs

This memorandum provides notice to child nutrition program operators regarding the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, enacted on Dec. 29, 2022. 

03/03/2023
Resource | Webinars/Videos Navigating the USDA Foods Database

This webinar provided state agencies and school districts instructions on how to navigate the USDA Foods Database to access vendor-specific product information, including nutrients, allergens, ingredients and certifications.

03/02/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Offering Multiple Meals as Part of Summer Non-Congregate Meal Service

As part of non-congregate summer meal service in rural areas, program operators may provide bulk food items that contribute to multiple meals for children

02/28/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Local School Wellness Policy Refresh! Infographic

This infographic encourages school districts to renew, strengthen, energize, and nourish their local school wellness policy efforts. 

09/23/2022
Resource | Webinars/Videos Meal Talk: Local School Wellness Policies

USDA Team Nutrition staff and guest speakers from South Carolina’s Local Wellness Policy State Technical Assistance Team and Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shared how to energize, strengthen and assess local school wellness policies.

09/12/2022
Page updated: October 14, 2021