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Basic page Videos of Inspiring Hope through FNS Programs

We are committed to providing opportunities to the families we serve, ensuring that with the program benefits we deliver, we also inspire hope. 

10/22/2020
Resource | Policy Memos Commodity Supplemental Food Program: Revised Food Package Maximum Monthly Distribution Rates

This updated Distribution Rates includes new CSFP USDA Food items and removes the guide rate attachment for children, who were phased out of CSFP in February 2020, as directed by the 2014 Farm Bill. With this update, the Distribution Rates have been simplified and pared down to one attachment.

10/22/2020
Resource | Policy Memos TEFAP State Plan Requests and Allocations for FY 2021 Farm to Food Bank Projects

This memo is addressed to TEFAP state agencies and provides the initial allocations for FY 2021 Farm to Food Bank Projects. This memo includes details on information collections under OMB# 0584-0293 and OMB# 0584-0594.

10/07/2020
Resource | Training and Outreach OIG FNS Audit Guide: Audits of Multi-State Food Processors

This guide is provided for use of nonfederal auditors in conducting audits of Multi-State Food Processors.

09/16/2020
Resource Food Distribution Program: Value of Donated Foods (July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021)

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 2021 (July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021) for each lunch served by schools participating in the National School Lunch Program, and for each lunch and supper served by institutions participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

07/22/2020
Resource | Training and Outreach Overview of Reporting and Evaluation for Farm to School Grantees

Summary of Reporting and Evaluation process for Farm to School Grantees

07/15/2020
Resource | Grants FY 2020 Farm to Food Bank Project Summaries

During the inaugural year of Farm to Food Bank Project funding, FNS allocated $3,752,000 amongst the 19 TEFAP state agencies that submitted plans to implement Farm to Food Bank Projects. These 19 state agencies are identified in this resource. 

07/13/2020
Resource | Instructions Grant Close-Out for Farm to School Grantees

The 90-day closeout period is used by grantees to pay outstanding bills, complete the final progress report, and finalize the final SF 425 report. This page summarizes the grant close-out process for Farm to School grantees.

07/13/2020
Resource Healthy Recipes from Lac du Flambeau

The nutrition educator from the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians in Wisconsin has compiled a cookbook containing healthy recipes that utilize USDA Foods found in the FDPIR food package.

07/08/2020
Resource | Technical Assistance 2020 Farm to School Grant Awardees

The 2020 Farm to School grant awardees report is a detailed summary of the projects receiving Farm to School grants for the upcoming grant cycle.

06/29/2020
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