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Resource | Policy Guidance for Accepting Processed Product Documentation for Meal Pattern Requirements

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide state agencies and program operators of the child nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Summer Food Service Program, with additional information and clarification on the state agency monitoring process regarding the: 1) Child nutrition label, 2) watermarked CN label, and 3) manufacturer’s Product Formulation Statement.

11/07/2024
Resource | Policy Memos Geographic Preference Expansion Related to the Final Rule - Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 DGAs

This memorandum provides a detailed explanation of the expanded geographic preference option. 

05/22/2024
Resource | Federal Register Notices Final Rule: Revisions in the WIC Food Packages (2024)

This final rule considers public comments submitted in response to the proposed rule revising the WIC food packages published on Nov. 21, 2022.

04/18/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos Revisions in the WIC Food Packages Video

USDA is updating the WIC food packages to reflect current nutrition science.

04/09/2024
Basic page Maximum Monthly Allowances in the WIC Food Packages

These charts give the maximum monthly allowances of supplemental foods for women and children as well as for infants.

04/09/2024
Basic page Changes to the WIC Food Packages Q&As

FNS is recommending science-based updates to the food provided to WIC participants to best meet their nutritional needs and foster healthy growth and development.

04/09/2024
Resource | Infographics Updates to the WIC Food Packages Infographic

Here's how the WIC food packages are changing.

04/08/2024
Resource | Training and Outreach Child Nutrition Labeling Manual

The Child Nutrition Labeling Manual provides food manufacturers with instructions on how to apply and obtain approval for a CN label. 

01/22/2024
Resource | Policy Memos Replacement of USDA Foods Destroyed Due to a Household Misfortune

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on replacement of USDA Foods Destroyed due to a household misfortune.

07/12/2011
Resource | Training and Outreach Alternate Protein Product Sample Documentation

Sample documentation for products used as alternate protein products for child nutrition programs.

06/07/2011
Page updated: October 14, 2021