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Resource | Policy Updates to the Federal Micro-Purchase Threshold in 2 CFR 200.320(a)(1)

The previous version of this memorandum contained incorrect references to state agencies throughout. FNS is correcting this memorandum to remove the incorrect references and so that it more clearly and accurately reflects the federal regulations. This memorandum notifies state agencies and child nutrition program operators of the changes made by OMB to the federal informal procurement method, micro-purchases and the micro-purchase threshold.

12/15/2021
Basic page Breastfeeding Is a Priority in the WIC Program

WIC mothers are strongly encouraged to breastfeed their infants unless there is a medical reason not to. All WIC staff are trained to promote breastfeeding and provide the necessary support new breastfeeding mothers and infants need for success.

10/12/2021
Basic page Program Operator

Local program operators of The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) are critical to USDA’s mission to do right and feed everyone. 

08/23/2021
Resource | Webinars/Videos Procurement Strategies for SY 2021-22: Webinar for School Food Authorities

This webinar discusses school meal procurement strategies and USDA school meal program flexibilities, waivers and training resources for school year 2021-22. 

08/23/2021
Resource | Webinars/Videos Procurement Strategies for SY 2021-22: Webinar for State Agencies

This webinar focuses on USDA school meal program flexibilities, waivers, and training resources to help state and school food authorities navigate supply chain issues during school year 2021-22. 

08/23/2021
Resource | Policy Memos Child Nutrition Emergency Operational Costs Reimbursement Programs: Q&As #3

This memorandum applies to state agencies administering the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and Child and Adult Care Food Program. This document details further instructions and administrative procedures for participation in the reimbursement program established in Sec. 722 of the Act, which makes funding available via state agencies to program operators for the purposes of covering emergency operating costs incurred during the public health emergency

08/11/2021
Resource | Training and Outreach Offering Smoothies as Part of Reimbursable School Meals

This guide shows school nutrition professionals how both scratch-made and commercially prepared smoothies can be offered as part of a reimbursable school meals.

06/30/2021
Basic page Nutrition Standards for School Meals

This page contains regulations, policy memos, and other guidance materials relating to the nutrition standards for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

03/04/2021
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