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Resource | Federal Register Notices Food Distribution Program: Value of Donated Foods from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024

This notice announces the national average value of donated foods or, where applicable, cash in lieu of donated foods, to be provided in school year 2024 (July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024) for each lunch served by schools participating in the NSLP, and for each lunch and supper served by institutions participating in the CACFP.

07/13/2023
Resource | Federal Register Notices School Meal Programs, National Average Payments/Maximum Reimbursement Rates (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)

This notice announces the annual adjustments to the national average payments, the amount of money the federal government provides states for lunches, afterschool snacks and breakfasts served to children participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs.

07/07/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance Summer Food, Summer Moves Resource Kit

Summer Food, Summer Moves is a fun, hands-on resource kit designed to get kids and families excited about healthy eating and physical activity during the summer months. 

07/05/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Supply Chain Assistance Funding for Schools

To help schools deal with supply chain challenges and rising food prices, USDA is providing nearly $1.3 billion in Supply Chain Assistance funds for states and territories to purchase domestic foods for their meal programs.

06/23/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Local School Wellness Policy Parent Flyer

Engage parents in school wellness using this ready-to-go communication tool. This flyer can help parents support the school wellness policy.

06/08/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Farm to School Census Checklist for Success

The Farm to School Census checklist has suggestions for school food authorities to prepare for the Farm to School Census.

06/06/2023
Resource | Infographics SNAP - What is an Improper Payment?

Infographic explaining improper payments in the SNAP program.

06/06/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Farm to School Census Preparation Worksheet

This optional worksheet is an aid to help school food authorities gather important information that will help them more quickly complete the 2023 Farm to School Census.

06/05/2023
Resource | Infographics SNAP: Four Steps to Quality Control

All those involved in nutrition assistance programs - at the federal, state and local level - are responsible for good stewardship of tax dollars.

06/01/2023
Resource | Recipes Discover MyPlate: Look and Cook Recipes

These pictorial recipes offer kids a simple and visual way to prepare healthy snacks.

05/25/2023
Page updated: October 14, 2021