This memo transmits technical updates to the FNS Handbook 310 issued through QC Policy Memo 24-03.

The 2023 Farm to School Census Findings State Agency Toolkit includes reference materials for state agencies promoting 2023 Farm to School Census findings.

This memorandum details the nutrition requirements for fluid milk and fluid milk substitutes in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and includes a series of frequently asked questions and answers. This memorandum supersedes CACFP 17-2016, Nutrition Requirements for Fluid Milk and Fluid Milk Substitutions in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, Questions and Answers, July 14, 2016. 

FNS is pleased to announce that the X9 Committee ratified and published revised EBT standards in August 2024. Finalizing these standards is a significant step towards modernizing SNAP EBT technology and combating benefit theft. These technical standards provide the opportunity for states to implement EBT cards with chip technology.

The purpose of this memorandum is to outline the use of Offer Versus Serve in the adult day care and at-risk afterschool settings, as well as the use of family style meals in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. 

Basic overview of Food Programs Reporting System (FPRS) for new Farm to School grant recipients.

The Child and Adult Care Food Program At-Risk Afterschool Meals Component provides funding to afterschool programs that serve a meal and/or snacks to children and teens in low-income areas. There are a number of ways that local organizations can be a part of the At-Risk Afterschool Meals component of CACFP.

The 2023 Farm to School Census Findings FAQs addresses commonly asked questions about the Farm to School Census.

SNAP retailer reminder about processing sales tax, fees, and refunds for SNAP transactions.