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Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2011-0017 Cooperation with Program Research and Evaluation of Child Nutrition Programs

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010  clarifies requirements for participation in evaluations and research in the child nutrition programs. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the implementation of this provision

SP22 CACFP13 SFSP08-2011
03/08/2011
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2011-0011 Privacy Protection and the Use of Social Security Numbers in Child Nutrition Programs

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 amends statutory requirements for collection of social security numbers in all child nutrition programs. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the implementation of this requirement.

SP19 CACFP09 SFSP06-2011
02/15/2011
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2011-0004 CNR 2010: Permanent Agreements in the SFSP and the CACFP

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 modifies requirements for permanent agreements in the Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. The purpose of this memorandum is to implement these modifications to the SFSP and CACFP.

CACFP07 SFSP03-2011
01/14/2011
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2011-0003 Letter Method for Direct Certification

The purpose of this memorandum is to implement a provision affecting mandatory direct certification for children in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program households.

SP13-2011
01/14/2011
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2010-0048 CNR 2010: Administrative Payments to Family Day Care Home Sponsoring Organizations

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the implementation of these modifications.

CACFP06-2011
12/22/2010
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2010-0047 CNR 2010: Nationwide Expansion of At-Risk Afterschool Meals in the CACFP

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the implementation of this expansion in CACFP.

CACFP04-2011
12/17/2010
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2010-0046 CNR 2010: Elimination of Block Claim Edit Checks in the CACFP

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the implementation of these modifications.

CACFP03-2011
12/17/2010
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2009-0037 Clarification of State Agency Review Requirements for Donated Foods in the NSLP

The purpose of this policy memorandum is to clarify the responsibilities of the state administering agency and the state distributing agency with respect to ensuring compliance with requirements for donated foods in the National School Lunch Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

FD-089
05/21/2009
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2005-0011 Reminder about Storage and Handling of Dried Fruits, Fruit/Nut Trail Mix, Grains and Grain Products

FDD has received several complaints recently about dried fruit and grain products that became infested in storage. Therefore, it is imperative that dried fruit and grain products are distributed to the end user as soon as possible after receipt from the vendor to avoid problems with infestation.

03/08/2005
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-1991-0016 FNS Instruction 781-6 Special Developmental Projects

Section 10 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 permits the Secretary to authorize any state or regional office, where applicable, to reserve up to 1 percent of the funds earned in any fiscal year under both the National School Lunch Act and the CNA for special developmental projects. 

FNS Instruction 781-6
11/21/1991
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