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Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2021-0113 CSFP: Updated Guidance on Temporary Food Package Issuance

This memorandum provides an update to the temporary issuance of Commodity Supplemental Food Program food packages with less vegetables due to issues with vendors' ability to supply canned vegetables. 

11/01/2021
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance SNAP Retailer Reminder - Allowable Items

Retailer important reminder: only accept SNAP benefits for allowable items.

10/26/2021
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Recordatorio para el minorista de SNAP - Artículos permitidos

Recordatorio importante para el minorista: Solo puede aceptar los beneficios de SNAP para los artículos permitidos. 

10/26/2021
Resource | Webinars/Videos USDA DoD Fresh for FDPIR

This webinar discusses best practices for ordering and receiving deliveries of fresh fruits and vegetables through USDA DoD Fresh. The webinar also provides information to help ITOs properly handle and store fresh produce.

08/19/2021
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2021-0089 CSFP Submission of Additional Caseload Requests and State Plans for 2022

This document provides information on the requirements for submission of additional CSFP caseload requests for states and ITOs wishing to increase their assigned caseload in 2022.

08/09/2021
Resource | Nutrition Education Tips for Using the FDPIR Sharing Gallery

A collection of tip sheets for FDPIR program operators and nutrition educators providing information on how to use the resources in the FDPIR Sharing Gallery for nutrition education.  

07/28/2021
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance 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
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance SNAP Retailer Reminder - Trafficking

Retailer Important Reminder:
SNAP customers must use their SNAP EBT benefits to buy SNAP eligible foods or drinks.

06/30/2021
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Recordatorio para el minorista SNAP - Trafico

Recordatorio importante para el minorista: Solo puede aceptar los beneficios de SNAP para los artículos permitidos. 

06/30/2021
Resource | Policy Memos Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data by Visual Observation and Identification

This memorandum states visual observation and identification by Child and Adult Food Care Program institutions and facilities and Summer Food Service Program sponsors is no longer an allowable practice for program operators to use during the collection of race or ethnicity data.  USDA will update CACFP and SFSP policy guidance.

CACFP 11-2021, SFSP 07-2021
05/19/2021
Page updated: October 14, 2021