The purpose of this instruction is to establish the general standards and procedures that the state distributing agency must follow in order to ensure that restitution is made for the loss of donated foods, or for the loss or improper use of funds provided for, or accruing from, the distribution of donated foods.

This Instruction clarifies the FNS policy regarding the reimbursement of meals and milk served on weekends through the National School Lunch Program, the Commodity School Program, the School Breakfast Program, and the Special Milk Program.   

This Instruction sets forth the policy regarding fees, other than the basic meal charge, assessed against children participating in the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Special Milk Programs to support the meal or milk service.

This Instruction sets forth the policy on reimbursement for meals or milk served to continuous school calendar students.  

GAO Report to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry U.S. Senate on Nutrition Education: USDA Provides Services through Multiple Programs, but Stronger Linkages among Efforts Are Needed

Certification: Limitations on Targeting Strategies Including Use of Applicant Age

FNS Instruction 807-3 Rev. 1: WIC Program—Program Costs: Administrative  and Program Services Costs

FNS Instruction 807-2: WIC Program—Program Costs-Focal Instruments Used in Compliance Purchases

WIC Program—Food Delivery System: Military  Commissaries as WIC program vendors

WIC Program—Food Delivery Systems: Separate Cashiers for WIC Participants