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2023 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant: State Formula Grants Webinar

2023 Farm to School Grants - State Formula Grant Reporting Webinar

Find resources to implement, sustain and maintain your farm to school program.

Serving Traditional Indigenous Foods in Child Nutrition Programs

FNS has a variety of resources to assist CNP operators in determining how traditional Indigenous foods may contribute toward a reimbursable meal.

State Agency/Territory

As part of the federal response to pandemics, emergencies, or disasters FNS plays a vital role by responding to nutrition assistance needs. Through our state and local partners, FNS is working to ensure that children and low-income Americans maintain access to food.

Flexibilities to Support Outreach, Innovation, and Modernization in WIC

Through the American Rescue Plan Act, USDA received waiver authority to support WIC and FMNP outreach, innovation, and modernization. Waivers are currently available to support WIC online shopping and ARPA-funded projects.

Clarification of Allowable Flexibilities for Child Nutrition Programs Experiencing Milk Supply Shortages

FNS is aware that schools in multiple states are experiencing milk supply chain challenges related to packaging issues. This memorandum provides state agencies with information about existing authority related to schools and other child nutrition program operators experiencing inadequate milk supply. FNS encourages state agencies to use this authority when needed to support program operators impacted by the current milk packaging challenges.

Summer EBT Administrative Funding Guidance Webinar

On Oct. 26, 2023, FNS held a webinar providing an overview of the memo SEBT 01-2024, FM 01-2024, Summer EBT Administrative Funding Guidance for States and ITOs. This webinar provided specific information on the process by which administrative funding was provided to operate the program in fiscal year 2024.

FDPIR Food Safety Magnet

Use a food thermometer to check for the safe minimum internal temperature.

CSFP Order Planning Tool

Use the CSFP State and Local Agency Order Planning Tool for the CSFP Food Package.

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USDA Foods Nutrition Education Resource Library

The USDA Foods Nutrition Education Resource Library provides program-specific, nutrition education resources for FDPIR administering agencies.

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