FNS Documents & Resources

USDA is updating the WIC food packages to reflect current nutrition science.

Here's how the WIC food packages are changing.

USDA is working tirelessly to tackle food and nutrition insecurity. Dr. Caree Cotwright, Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity, reflects on progress and work ahead to advance food and nutrition security. 

A summary of the current warehouse transition and what states/ITO’s receiving multi-food deliveries need to know about what comes next.

Use the CSFP State and Local Agency Order Planning Tool for the CSFP Food Package.

The Integrated Food Management System replaces the legacy, Automated Inventory System. IFMS consolidates food distribution transactions into a seamless, easy-to-use cloud-based platform.

The USDA, FDA, and other federal partners continue to work diligently to protect the health infants who are fed using infant formula. 

Provides information on food items available through TEFAP that may be acceptable to halal-observant communities. 

FNS hosted a webinar to provide state agencies and food banks with information about how TEFAP can support cultural and religious practices around food, particularly those serving kosher and halal observant communities. The webinar featured panelists from state agencies and food banks who have successfully implemented processes to serve these specific communities.

FNS Handbook 501, Exhibit O shows the FDPIR monthly distribution guide rates by household size effective Sept. 1, 2023. This document is commonly referred to as the "FDPIR Guide Rate."