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Resource | Training and Outreach Food Safety Emergency Response

This page provides resources that can help FNS program operators prevent foodborne illness during emergencies and disasters. The Food Safety Emergency Response Pocket Guide supports school nutrition professionals in their response to food safety emergencies caused by disasters and weather-related events. The Assembling Food Safety Emergency Supply Kits poster highlights supplies to include in emergency kits.

12/27/2022
Resource | Training and Outreach Recursos de seguridad alimentaria en español

Los siguientes recursos están disponibles en español para ayudar a los operadores del programa a mantener y fomentar las mejores prácticas de seguridad alimentaria en sus operaciones.

12/27/2022
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 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 | Policy Memos Abbott Infant Formula Recall Waiver Expiration Memo

This letter extends the expiration date for certain flexibilities for WIC state agencies following the Abbott Recall and infant formula shortage. 

11/08/2022
Resource | Policy Creditability of Infant Formulas Imported Through 2022 FDA Infant Enforcement Discretion Policy in CACFP

This memorandum provides guidance to state agencies and local program operators on the use of infant formulas imported as part of the Food and Drug Administration’s 2022 Infant Formula Enforcement Discretion Policy. 

10/13/2022
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 | 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
Resource | Technical Assistance Communicating with the School Community to Create a Culture of Food Safety

The following tips are intended to get you thinking about ways to engage partners in creating a culture of food safety. 

09/19/2022
Page updated: October 14, 2021