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Resource | Policy Using Federal Funds to Purchase Local Foods

The purpose of this memorandum is to remind schools, sponsors, and institutions participating in any USDA Child Nutrition Program, including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Special Milk Program for Children , Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, and the Seamless Summer Option , of the many ways they can purchase local foods to serve in program meals.

05/06/2025
Resource | Guidance Documents WIC Caseload Management and Cost Savings Strategies

The purpose of this letter is to summarize existing WIC caseload management policies and ensure WIC state agencies' share a common understanding of allowable caseload management strategies in the event the WIC program experiences funding constraints.

06/12/2024
Resource | Guidance Documents Letter to WIC State Agencies on FY 2024 Funding

FNS recently provided WIC state agencies with a pro-rata allocation of funding for the initial weeks of the federal fiscal year. Consistent with past practice, FNS will also provide state agencies with a second allocation, bringing the total first quarter funds provided under the Continuing Resolution to one-third of the anticipated funding need for the year.

10/17/2023
Resource | Guidance Documents Clarifications: Funding Levels for FY 2018 CACFP Audit Fund Allocation

This memo provides clarification of the procedures for state agencies requesting additional fiscal year  2018 Child and Adult Care Food Program Audit funding.

09/20/2017
Resource | Guidance Documents Clarifications: Funding Levels for FY 2017 CACFP Audit Fund Allocation

This memorandum provides clarification of the procedures for state agencies requesting additional fiscal year 2017 Child and Adult Care Food Program audit funding.

09/29/2016
Resource | Guidance Documents Guidance on Reallocation of CACFP Audit Funds

This memorandum provides the information needed to conduct the FY 2014 reallocation of CACFP audit funds. Reallocation is the process by which state agencies can request additional CACFP audit funds above their initial authorized funding level.

03/19/2014
Resource | Guidance Documents FY 2009 Reallocation of State Administrative Expense Funds

This memorandum and attachments provide the information needed to conduct the FY 2009 reallocation of SAE funds.

03/05/2009
Resource | Guidance Documents Guidance on Reallocation of CACFP Audit Funds

This memorandum provides the information needed to conduct the reallocation of CACFP audit funds.

02/23/2009
Resource | Guidance Documents Guidance on Reallocation of CACFP Audit Funds

This memorandum provides the information needed to conduct the reallocation of CACFP audit funds.

02/13/2008
Resource | Policy Interim Guidance On WIC Vendor Cost Containment

Attached is the Interim Guidance on WIC Vendor Cost Containment. This interim guidance is intended to assist state agencies in implementing the Vendor Cost Containment Interim Rule published in the Federal Register on Nov. 29, 2005.

06/08/2006
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