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Basic page South Dakota Disaster Nutrition Assistance

The USDA Food and Nutrition Service coordinates with state, local, and voluntary organizations to provide nutrition assistance to those most affected by a disaster or emergency.

12/28/2022
Resource | Training and Outreach Food Safety Emergency Response

This page provides resources that can help FNS program operators prevent foodborne illness during emergencies and disasters. The Food Safety Emergency Response Pocket Guide supports school nutrition professionals in their response to food safety emergencies caused by disasters and weather-related events. The Assembling Food Safety Emergency Supply Kits poster highlights supplies to include in emergency kits.

12/27/2022
Basic page North Carolina Disaster Nutrition Assistance

FNS coordinates with state, local and voluntary organizations to provide nutrition assistance to those most affected by a disaster or emergency.

12/15/2022
Resource | Training and Outreach The Whole Grain Resource for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs

The Whole Grain Resource for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs is a comprehensive guide to determine whether a grain product is whole grain-rich or can credit as enriched in school meals. 

12/13/2022
Basic page State/Local Agency

FNS works with state agencies to ensure eligible individuals and households can make informed decisions about applying for the program and access nutrition assistance benefits. FNS also provides technical assistance as needed.

12/13/2022
Resource | Training and Outreach School Breakfast Materials

Use these resources to share the benefits of a school breakfast in your community.

12/09/2022
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
Basic page Revisions to the WIC Food Package

 Actions leading up to the 2024 final rule: Revisions to the WIC Food packages.

11/17/2022
Resource | Federal Register Notices Proposed Rule: Revisions in the WIC Food Packages (2022)

This rulemaking proposes to revise regulations governing the WIC food packages to align them with the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans and reflect recommendations made by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine in its 2017 report, “Review of WIC Food Packages: Improving Balance and Choice. while promoting nutrition security and taking into account program administration considerations.

 

11/17/2022
Basic page WIC Food Packages

The WIC food packages provide supplemental foods designed to address the specific nutritional needs of income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum individuals, infants, and children up to five years of age who are at nutritional risk.

11/17/2022
Page updated: October 14, 2021