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Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2017-0062 Updated Infant and Preschool Meal Patterns in NSLP and SBP: Q&As

On April 25, 2016, FNS published the final rule, “Child and Adult Care Food Program: Meal Pattern Revisions Related to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010” to update the National School Lunch Program’s and School Breakfast Program’s meal pattern requirements for infants and preschoolers.

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10/19/2017
Resource | Webinars/Videos SNAP E&T Outcome Reporting Requirements Webinar

This webinar highlights some of the clarifications provided through the second round of Q&A’s released in May 2017, such as the suggested report template, national measures and component completion measures.

10/12/2017
Resource | Report National Advisory Council on Maternal, Infant and Fetal Nutrition Materials

The Council is composed of 24 members.

10/12/2017
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2017-0060 SNAP - Issues with Certification Materials Submission Instructions

This memo discusses SNAP applications and other documents being sent by clients to the USDA Office of Civil Rights instead of the appropriate state SNAP office. The memo outlines best practices states can use to make submission instructions clearer for clients.

10/11/2017
Resource | Infographics USDA Office of Community Food Systems

A community food system is one in which food production, processing, distribution, and consumption are geographically integrated and benefit the environment, economy, and social and nutritional health of a particular community.

10/04/2017
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance USDA National Processing Agreement Starter Kit

Multi-state processors are required to apply for National Processing Agreement Program to process USDA Foods for state and recipient agencies. 

10/01/2017
Resource | Webinars/Videos Demystifying the USDA Foods Complaints Process Part 3: Results and Resolution

This webinar is Part 3 of our webinar series “Demystifying USDA Food Complaints.” It focuses on results and resolution in the USDA Foods complaint process for USDA Foods in schools. The USDA Foods Complaint Team, as represented by Tony Wilkins, presents different scenarios as USDA Foods are transported from the vendor to their final destination, school kitchens. The intended audience is individuals involved with the National School Lunch Program: SFAs and all distributing agencies and recipient agencies, including SDAs as well as schools and warehouses.

09/28/2017
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2017-0059 Clarifications: Funding Levels for FY 2018 Child and Adult Care Food Program Audit Fund Allocation

This memo provides clarification of the procedures for state agencies requesting additional fiscal year  2018 Child and Adult Care Food Program Audit funding.

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09/20/2017
Resource | Toolkits Marketing Your Program

This module is designed to assist you in the critical task of promoting your School Breakfast Program once you have settled on an implementation plan and a service delivery method.

09/20/2017
Resource | Toolkits Energize Your Day with School Breakfast

This toolkit consists of a collection of digital resources that program operators and other stakeholders may use to establish or expand the breakfast service within their school.

09/20/2017
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