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Resource | Factsheets Farm to Summer Factsheet

This factsheet highlights why summer meals are ripe for local foods and agriculture-based activities. 

12/14/2017
Resource | Webinars/Videos Summer Food Service Program Management Evaluation Tool

FNS held a webinar for state agencies on how to use the Summer Food Service Program Management Evaluation Tool to prepare for upcoming MEs. The webinar covers important terminology, instructions on gaining access, and the step-by step process of the ME within the Tool from Notification to Closure.  

12/13/2017
Resource | Policy Donated Food Storage, Distribution, and Product Dating

This general USDA Foods guidance memorandum is meant to provide clarification and guidance on policies and procedures for donated food storage and distribution as they relate to product dating.

11/21/2017
Resource | Research and Data | Report to Congress SNAP E&T Pilot Projects FY 2017 Report to Congress

The SNAP E&T pilot projects give Congress, USDA, and states the opportunity to test innovative strategies and approaches that connect low-income households to good paying jobs and thereby reduce their reliance on public assistance.

11/14/2017
Resource | Guidance Documents Eligibility Manual for School Meals

The manual provides comprehensive information on federal requirements, policies, and procedures, and is intended to help state agencies and local educational agencies accurately determine, certify, and verify children’s eligibility for free and reduced price school meals and free milk.

07/05/2017
Resource | Policy Distribution of TEFAP Foods to Children (Revised)

This TEFAP program guidance memorandum provides guidance on the distribution of USDA Foods under TEFAP to children through Kids Cafe, Backpack, or similar programs.

06/30/2017
Resource | Policy TEFAP Local-Level Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements

The purpose of this TEFAP program guidance memorandum is to clarify the federal requirements for record keeping and reporting in TEFAP.

06/30/2017
Resource | Guidance Documents Policy Memorandum on Modifications to Accommodate Disabilities in the CACFP and Summer Food Service

This memo includes important updates to the requirements related to accommodating children and adults (participants) with disabilities receiving meals through the CACFP and the SFSP. This memorandum is the companion piece to SP 59-2016 “Modifications to Accommodate Disabilities in the School Meal Programs” published on Sept. 27, 2016.  

06/22/2017
Resource | Webinars/Videos Monitoring Orders, Submitting Changes, and PO Modifications Webinar

This webinar discusses the process of modifying a purchase order (PO) and presents a new format for submitting change requests.

06/21/2017
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