FNS Documents & Resources

Frequently asked questions and answers for suppliers and manufacturers publishing data for the Child Nutrition Database.

Decision tree to help determine how to get your product considered for USDA Food distribution programs.

The Food Buying Guide for child nutrition programs has all of the current information in one manual to help you and your purchasing agent buy the right amount of food and the appropriate type of food for your program(s), and determine the specific contribution each food makes toward the meal pattern requirements.

This federal interagency letter publishes the latest guidance and resources that clarify how existing provisions within federal programs can be better aligned for postsecondary access and completion.