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Resource | Policy Memos FD-149: Questions and Answers about Flexibilities in TEFAP to Streamline Distribution of Foods and Reduce Barriers to Participation

This memorandum includes questions and answers on flexibilities available to TEFAP state agencies on the operation of TEFAP. 

FD-149
05/10/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Farm to School Census FAQs

The 2023 Farm to School Census FAQ addresses common issues for school food authorities responding to the Farm to School Census. 

10/05/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Q&As about the Proposed Rule, Food Distribution Programs: Improving Access and Parity

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.

09/08/2023
Resource | Fact Sheets Food Safety Frequently Asked Questions

"Food Safety Frequently Asked Questions: The Food Safety Modernization Act and its Impact on Farm to School Activities": This document includes common questions related to food safety when purchasing locally grown and raised food products directly from producers as well as food safety considerations for edible campus gardens.

FNS-942
08/29/2023
Resource | FAQs/Q&As Supporting Kosher and Halal Communities Through TEFAP FAQs

Answers to some of the frequently asked questions about how TEFAP can support cultural and religious practices around food, particularly those serving kosher and halal observant communities.

06/15/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Farm to School Census Checklist for Success

The Farm to School Census checklist has suggestions for school food authorities to prepare for the Farm to School Census.

06/06/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Farm to School Census Preparation Worksheet

This optional worksheet is an aid to help school food authorities gather important information that will help them more quickly complete the 2023 Farm to School Census.

06/05/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance Farm to School Grant Modification Request Template

This template is intended for all active Farm to School grantees requesting a budget modification or project work plan revision for their projects. Grantees can use this template to clearly identify requested line-item changes and demonstrate their impact on the project budget. 

05/23/2023
Resource | FAQs/Q&As USDA Farm to School Grant Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about the Farm to School Grant

10/06/2022
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2021-0106 FD-151: TEFAP Questions and Answers about Farm to Food Bank Projects

This document is addressed to TEFAP state agencies and provides answers to common questions about TEFAP Farm to Food Bank projects, as authorized by The Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983.

10/01/2021
Page updated: October 14, 2021