This memorandum provides additional clarification on questions received from state agencies and program stakeholders. It also includes guidance on integrity measures for non-congregate meal service operations.
Each SNAP state agency is required to operate an Employment and Training program to help SNAP participants gain skills, training, work, or experience that will increase their ability to obtain regular employment and meet state or local workforce needs. All state agencies are required to submit an annual SNAP E&T state plan to FNA.
The Guide to Professional Standards for School Nutrition Programs includes training reward badges – a fun way to promote training and recognize staff who have completed their annual requirements.
A central resource outlining the USDA Professional Standards requirements for state and local school nutrition professionals.
This final rule removes from the Code of Federal Regulations the final rule published on Dec. 12, 2018, titled, “Child Nutrition Programs: Flexibilities for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Requirements.” This action responds to a decision of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland that vacated the rule.
High-quality workforce development service providers play a crucial role in states’ SNAP Employment and Training programs.
These documents are samples of action plans submitted by prior grantees.
CACFP is a federally funded, state-administered program that provides aid to child and adult care centers and day care homes to serve nutritious foods that contribute to the health and wellness of young children and older and chronically impaired adults. Find out more about the adult care component of CACFP and see if your organization can participate!
The Food Buying Guide Interactive Web-based Tool allows you to easily search and navigate food yields, compare food yields, and create and save favorite foods lists.
CACFP Recipes for Child Care Homes and Adult Day Care.