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Resource | Training and Outreach The Whole Grain Resource for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs

The Whole Grain Resource for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs is a comprehensive guide to determine whether a grain product is whole grain-rich or can credit as enriched in school meals. 

12/13/2022
Resource | Training and Outreach School Breakfast Materials

Use these resources to share the benefits of a school breakfast in your community.

12/09/2022
Resource | Research and Data | Food Security Trends in USDA SNAP Participation Rates: Fiscal Years 2016 to 2020

This report is the latest in a series on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation rates, which estimate the proportion of people eligible for benefits under federal income and asset rules to those who actually participate in the program. Because the coronavirus COVID-19 public health emergency affected data collection starting in March 2020, this summary covers only the pre-pandemic period of October 2019 through February 2020.

12/07/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance Crediting Milk in Child Nutrition Programs Tip Sheet

The milk tip sheet is designed for program operators as a handy and easy-to-use reference on how to credit milk into the meal pattern requirements.  

10/07/2022
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
Basic page CACFP Halftime: Thirty on Thursdays Training Webinar Series

Join Team Nutrition for monthly training webinars on hot topics related to the CACFP meal pattern requirements.

08/30/2022
Resource | Report to Congress | Food Security USDA Nutrition Education Coordination Report to Congress, FY 2021

USDA's nutrition assistance programs touch the lives of one in four American consumers annually and the nutrition education efforts associated with select programs offer a powerful opportunity to fight hunger and improve dietary quality among eligible individuals and families.

08/25/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance The Truth About Snacking and Sodium
08/18/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance Local School Wellness Policies

Use these materials to bring your school community together to create strong school environments that support students’ growth, learning, and well-being. 

08/15/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance A Guide to Smart Snacks in School

A helpful resource for anyone managing school vending machines, fundraisers, or snack bars to better understand the smart snacks standards.

08/04/2022
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