The Statewide Thrifty Food Plan Cost Estimate for Hawaii report describes the process used to calculate a new Thrifty Food Plan cost estimate for Hawaii that is based on the best currently available food price data from throughout the state of Hawaii in alignment with the proposed rule. This report uses the same peer-reviewed methodology as the Thrifty Food Plan Cost Estimates for Alaska and Hawaii report, published by FNS in 2023.
This annual Report to Congress offers a description of nutrition education within the USDA and a summary of coordinated nutrition education activities completed for fiscal year 2023. Activities include nutrition education defined by statute, policies that encourage nutrition education or promotion, and USDA priorities to promote healthy food choices. As required, the report is prepared by FNS in cooperation with the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
FNS recently released a new report on SNAP household characteristics for fiscal year (FY) 2022.
You are invited to share these messages and resources about how school meals help empower children to grow, learn and thrive.
The Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program forms cooperative agreements with non-profit and tribal organizations to expand technical assistance, including farm to school and farm to CACFP institutes. These cooperative agreements will increase the capacity of government agencies, tribal organizations, agricultural producers, schools and other partners to increase local food procurement and agricultural education in child nutrition programs.
SNAP helps put healthy food within reach for those in need. This dashboard is intended to provide the public with an understanding of how SNAP helps make nutritious food more affordable for low-income households.
As part of the SUN Programs communications toolkit, we developed a variety of materials state agencies, partners and other collaborators can use to help increase awareness and participation in summer nutrition programs.
Consumer-friendly single-sided handout with basic information on the SUN programs, including SUN Bucks, SUN Meals, and SUN Meals To-Go.
Graphics for printing stickers or window clings; includes SUN Meals, SUN Meals To-Go, and SUN Bucks. Available in rectangular (10 x 8 inches) and circular (10 x 10 inches) designs.
A set of double-sided rack cards about SUN programs.