The meats/meat alternates tip sheet is designed for program operators as a handy and easy-to-use reference on how to credit meats/meat alternates and incorporate them into the meal pattern requirements.

This document provides instructions and parameters for states interested in participating in the SNAP LDP. 

SNAP retailer notice that SNAP retailers are required to keep certain staple food items in stock at all times. This retailer reminder details the dairy stocking requirements for SNAP retailers. 

If your organization wants to conduct business with FNS, there are a few steps to complete before you can compete for FNS contracts.

Pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 are eligible. They must meet income guidelines, a state residency requirement, and be individually determined to be at "nutritional risk" by a health professional.

These questions and answers provide more information about the USDA Foods Database for states/school districts.

Progress reports for each of the Farm to School Grants awarded in 2022.

The Professional Standards Summary of Updates flyer provides an overview of the professional standards requirements which consist of hiring standards and annual training requirements for state directors of school nutrition programs, state director of distributing agencies, school nutrition program directors, managers, and staff.