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Basic page SNAP and the Thrifty Food Plan

SNAP benefit amounts are updated each year based on the cost of the Thrifty Food Plan in June and take effect on Oct. 1. The Thrifty Food Plan is the cost of groceries needed to provide a healthy, budget-conscious diet for a family of four.

11/21/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Local School Wellness Policy Refresh! Infographic

This infographic encourages school districts to renew, strengthen, energize, and nourish their local school wellness policy efforts. Available in English and Spanish.

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09/23/2022
Resource | Webinars/Videos Meal Talk: Local School Wellness Policies

USDA Team Nutrition staff and guest speakers from South Carolina’s Local Wellness Policy State Technical Assistance Team and Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shared how to energize, strengthen and assess local school wellness policies.

09/12/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Local School Wellness Policy

A local school wellness policy is a written document of official policies that guide a local educational agency (LEA) or school district’s efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-being, and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity.

09/02/2022
Resource | Policy Thrifty Food Plan Adjustment of FY 2023 TEFAP Funding

In FY 2023, the USDA anticipates an increase in TEFAP entitlement food funding, due to significant inflationary changes reflected in the June 2022 TFP.

08/29/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Local School Wellness Policies

Use these materials to bring your school community together to create strong school environments that support students’ growth, learning, and well-being. 

08/15/2022
Resource | Nutrition Education Local School Wellness Policy Outreach Toolkit

Engage school staff and parents in school wellness using these ready-to-go communication tools.

08/01/2022
Resource | Flyers Folleto para padres sobre la política local de bienestar escolar

Involucre a los padres en el bienestar escolar usando esta herramienta de comunicación lista para usar. Este folleto, que forma parte del conjunto de herramientas de difusión de la política local de bienestar escolar, está diseñado para ayudar a los padres a actualizar la política de bienestar escolar y ponerla en práctica.

06/08/2022
Page updated: October 14, 2021