The following releases on FNS programs were issued in 2004 by USDA and FNS.

	USDA Awards $1 Million in Food Stamp Outreach Grants to Faith and Community-Based Organizations	(12/15/04)
	-- Summary of Grants
	USDA Report Shows Newly Eligible Legal Immigrants Are Accessing Food Stamp Benefits	(11/24/04)
	USDA Extends Donations of Non-Fat Dry Milk to Faith Based and Community Organizations Nationwide	(11/11/04)
	Secretary Veneman Announces the HealthierUS School Challenge	(10/07/04)
	Bush Administration Provides Over $36 Million To Promote Healthier Lifestyles for Nation's Children	(09/28/04)
	USDA Awards Approximately $1.7 Million for WIC Special Project Grants to Seven States and the District of Columbia	(09/28/04)
	USDA Awards $18 Million to States for Excellent Customer Service in the Food Stamp Program	(09/27/04)
	USDA Awards $1 Million in Food Stamp Outreach Grants to Faith and Community Based Organizations	(09/13/04)
	USDA Awards $30 Million to States for Exemplary Administration of the Food Stamp Program	(09/08/04)
	Secretary Veneman Tours Agriculture Areas Hit By Hurricane Charley; USDA Provides Wide Ranging Assistance $5 Million in Special Funding for Baby and other Foods Authorized	(08/23/04)
	USDA Conference To Pinpoint Research Needed To Combat Obesity	(08/17/04)
	USDA Assessing Damage From Hurricane Charley; Providing Wide Range Of Assistance To Producers And Consumers	(08/16/04)
	USDA Awards $9 Million To Promote Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in School	(07/29/04)
	USDA Awards $4 Million in Nutrition Training Grants	(07/26/04)
	Veneman and Derbez Sign Partnership to Promote Nutrition Programs	(07/22/04)
	Veneman Announces 67.4 Million Pounds of Canned Fruit to be Purchased for USDA Food Programs	(07/22/04)
	Veneman Announces 34 Million Pounds of Raisins to be Purchased for USDA Food Programs	(07/16/04)
	USDA Awards $5 Million in Food Stamp Participation Grants	(07/08/04)
	Statement by Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman Regarding The Reauthorization Of The Child Nutrition Programs	(06/24/04)
	Veneman Announces Full Implementation of Food Stamp Program Electronic Benefits Transfer System	(06/22/04)
	Statement by Under Secretary Eric Bost Regarding Food Stamps and the Medicare Discount Card	(06/11/04)
	Veneman Proclaims May 30-June 5 as Summer Food Service Program Week	(06/02/04)
	Veneman Announces Purchase of Up to 14.5 Million Pounds of Frozen and Canned Apricots	(05/28/04)
	USDA Awards $16.7 Million in Grants to 41 States and 6 Indian Tribal Organizations for the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs	(04/23/04)
	Joint Federal Pilots Project Promote Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Schools	(04/23/04)
	USDA Taps WIC Contingency Funds To Ensure Program Access for 7.8 Million Women, Infants and Children	(04/01/04)
	Veneman Announces Purchase of Up to 6.9 Million Pounds of Asparagus	(03/12/04)
	USDA Unveils Radio Messages for the “Food Stamps Make America Stronger” Campaign	(03/01/04)
	Transcript of Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman’s Keynote Address: “Ensuring A Healthy Food Supply”	(02/19/04)
	Veneman Announces Purchase of Up To 3 Million Pounds of Dried Cherries	(02/18/04)
	USDA Announces $6 Million In Food Stamp Program Outreach And Access Grant Solicitations	(02/09/04)
	Past FNS Releases        2003    2002     2001     2000     1999
	USDA Press Releases

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