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Basic page School Food System Transformation Challenge Sub-Grants

The sub-grants will support collaborative projects between school districts, food producers, suppliers, distributors, and/or community partners to stimulate the creation of a resilient, equitable, and nutritious school food system.

11/27/2023
Basic page HMI Recognition Awards for School Food Authorities

The recognition awards will spotlight innovative practices, student and community engagement activities, and strategies schools have used to provide meals that are consistent with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.  Apply now!

11/27/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance USDA Foods Database

Check out this database to access vendor-specific product information for all direct delivered USDA Foods for the National School Lunch Program.

11/09/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach FDPIR Food Safety Magnet

Use a food thermometer to check for the safe minimum internal temperature.

10/23/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Federal Actions to Support Access to Infant Formula

The USDA, FDA, and other federal partners continue to work diligently to protect the health infants who are fed using infant formula. 

09/21/2023
Resource | Webinars/Videos Navigating the USDA Foods Database

This webinar provided state agencies and school districts instructions on how to navigate the USDA Foods Database to access vendor-specific product information, including nutrients, allergens, ingredients and certifications.

03/02/2023
Resource | Infographics SNAP Healthy Incentives Infographic

SNAP healthy incentive programs encourage healthy eating by making nutritious food more accessible and affordable through coupons, discounts, gift cards, bonus items, or extra funds.

01/19/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance Follow-up Letter to State Health Commissioners

Follow up to letter dated May 24, 2022 and recent listening sessions with state health commissioners and WIC state agencies.

06/06/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance Letter to State Health Commissioner Regarding Infant Formula

USDA letter to State Health Commissioners whose WIC state agency holds an infant formula rebate contract with either Mead Johnson-Reckitt or Nestle Gerber.

05/24/2022
Resource | Training and Outreach USDA Foods Cheese in CSFP

This page contains a factsheet for CSFP program staff and a flyer for CSFP program customers on how to properly handle, store, and distribute USDA Foods cheese in the CSFP program.  

07/28/2021
Page updated: October 14, 2021