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Resource | Training and Outreach The Whole Grain Resource for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs

The Whole Grain Resource for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs is a comprehensive guide to determine whether a grain product is whole grain-rich or can credit as enriched in school meals. 

12/13/2022
Basic page State/Local Agency

FNS works with state agencies to ensure eligible individuals and households can make informed decisions about applying for the program and access nutrition assistance benefits. FNS also provides technical assistance as needed.

12/13/2022
Basic page FNS Nondiscrimination Statements (NDS)

The USDA, its agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.  

12/09/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance WIC EBT Activities

WIC EBT activities

12/06/2022
Resource | Policy Memos SNAP – Ensuring Timely Benefits to Eligible Households

This memorandum provides a reminder to state agencies that under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, all eligible households must have the opportunity to participate in SNAP within 30 days of application or seven days if they are entitled to expedited service.

12/02/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance WIC MIS – EBT Universal Interface

This document standardizes the functional requirements for the Universal Interface between the WIC Management Information Systems and the WIC EBT systems used in the WIC nutrition program.

11/04/2022
Resource | Forms Meal Benefit Income Eligibility Form

Instructions for Child and Adult Care Food Program Centers, Sponsoring Organizations and Family Day Care Home Providers

10/04/2022
Resource | Training and Outreach How School Lunch Is Made And How You Can Help

Student article with information about what’s in a school meal, who decides what’s on the menu, and how students can have a voice in the process. 

10/03/2022
Resource | Webinars/Videos Preparing for the End of Emergency Allotments: Lessons Learned from SNAP State Agencies

In an effort to help states prepare for the eventual end of the federal public health emergency, FNS hosted a webinar to share lessons learned from state agencies that have ended emergency allotments.

09/27/2022
Resource | Policy Child Tax Credit and SNAP

FNS reminds state agencies to consider opportunities to promote the Child Tax Credits to low-income families.

09/21/2022
Page updated: October 14, 2021