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Resource | Research Reports School Food Preparation Study Final Briefs

These briefs share the findings from the USDA School Food Preparation Study.

09/03/2026
Resource | Technical Assistance WIC Supports Card and Benefit Security as a Critical Aspect of Program Integrity

WIC card and benefit security is critical for ensuring participants can successfully obtain their supplemental foods and for protecting the integrity of taxpayer dollars. As program partners, we seek to work with state leaders to take actions to increase card security, safeguard participants’ benefits, and prevent or reduce fraud.

08/19/2026
Resource | Factsheets The Real Food Guide To School Breakfast

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.

08/18/2026
Resource | Factsheets The Real Food Guide To School Lunch

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.

08/18/2026
Resource | Federal Register Notices 2026 Unified Agenda

This agenda provides summary descriptions of significant and not significant regulations being developed in agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

08/14/2026
Resource | Federal Register Notices Information Collection Comment Request: Food Distribution Programs

This is a revision of the information collection under the burden number 0584-0293. This ICR will renew the previous collections associated with 0584-0293 and implement the two revised and seven new collections associated with the Food Distribution Programs: Improving Access and Parity final rule.

08/06/2026
Resource | Training and Outreach USDA Proclamation: National WIC Breastfeeding Week

In appreciation of breastfeeding mothers and of all the dedicated volunteers, professionals, communities, and organizations who support their efforts, I, Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture, do hereby proclaim Aug. 1–7, 2026, as National WIC Breastfeeding Week.  

07/22/2026
Resource | Federal Register Notices Food Distribution Program: Value of Donated Foods From July 1, 2026 Through June 30, 2027

This notice announces the national average value of donated foods or, where applicable, cash in lieu of donated foods, to be provided in school year 2027 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) for each lunch served by schools participating in the National School Lunch Program, and for each lunch and supper served by institutions participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

07/14/2026
Resource | Webinars/Videos FY 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grant Informational Webinar

This informational webinar reviews the process to apply for the fiscal year 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grant: Growing Healthier Futures. 

07/01/2026
Grant FY 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grant

State agencies that administer the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Summer Food Service Program, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program are eligible to apply. USDA is offering up to $10 million in federal funding. Apply today!
 

07/01/2026
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