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Substance Use Prevention Education in the WIC Program

The purpose of the Substance Use Prevention Education in the WIC Program project grant is to develop trainings and resources to assist state and local agency WIC staff when addressing substance use prevention and referrals with WIC participants.

WIC Food Packages Final Rule Stakeholder Briefing

Recording of April 18, 2024 briefing for external partners on the WIC Food Packages Final Rule.

Summer Food Service Program FAQs

Questions and answers regarding why the SFSP is important and how it operates.

Disaster Nutrition Assistance Timeline

The USDA, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) coordinates with State agencies, Tribal Nations, and voluntary organizations as they develop disaster nutrition assistance strategies before, during, and after disasters and emergencies.

Equity in FNS Disaster Nutrition Assistance Programs

USDA’s approach to tackling food and nutrition insecurity emphasizes equity to ensure our efforts serve all populations.

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Summer EBT/SUN Bucks Online Application

USDA, in partnership with Nutri-Link Technologies, Inc., is developing an online application to make it easier for families to apply for Summer EBT benefits and easier for states to run the new program.

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces New School Meal Standards to Strengthen Child Nutrition

Secretary Tom Vilsack announced major steps to promote the health of America’s children through school meals. Nutrition standards for school meals will be gradually updated to include less sugar and flexibility with menu planning between Fall 2025 and Fall 2027. The Department arrived at these changes after listening closely to public feedback and considering the latest science-based recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

04/24/2024

2024 Updates to the School Nutrition Standards – Overview

Schools provide some of the healthiest meals that kids eat which play an important role in providing the nutrition they need to grow and learn and school meals are about to get even better We know you want the best for our nation's children and USDA is investing in school meals to make them even healthier over the next several years.

USDA Support for School Meals

USDA works with states and school nutrition professionals to provide kids with nutritious school meals that support their health and well-being. The department has offered schools across the country nearly $13.7 billion in financial since January 2021. Learn more below.

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