FNS Documents & Resources

Decision tree to help determine how to get your product considered for USDA Food distribution programs.

List of NPA approved processors for USDA Foods in Schools by school year.  

The Food Buying Guide for child nutrition programs has all of the current information in one manual to help you and your purchasing agent buy the right amount of food and the appropriate type of food for your program(s), and determine the specific contribution each food makes toward the meal pattern requirements.

The State of Origin data report for each fiscal year includes information on states where USDA purchased foods in that year. Learn where your USDA Foods are likely to come from, and what the top food is in your state!