The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), formerly known as the Food and Consumer Service, administers the nutrition assistance programs of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. FNS' mission is to provide children and needy families better access to food and a more healthful diet through its food assistance programs and comprehensive nutrition education efforts.

Up-to-date information about FNS programs  and publications can be found here.

	Press Releases
	-- USDA Celebrates One Year Anniversary of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 -- USDA Awards Grants to Reduce Hunger and Improve Nutrition of School-Aged Kids by Improving Enrollment in School Meals Programs -- USDA Announces Winner in First Lady's Recipes for Healthy Kids Contest -- Agriculture Secretary Joins the National Council of La Raza to Highlight Improvements to the Nutritional Health of Hispanics in Communities across the Country
	Radio Features
	-- Emergency Food Assistance -- SNAP Integrity -- Summer Food Service Program -- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program -- Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
	Video Features
	Program Quick Facts
	Publications
	Congressional Testimony
	-- USDA Nutrition Programs
	Federal Register Notices
	Program Data
	CGA Contacts
	Organizational Chart (.pdf file)

Last modified: 12/13/2011