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USDA is granting states significant program flexibilities and contingencies to best serve program participants across our 15 nutrition programs.
Our mission is to increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet and nutrition education in a way that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence.
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Most nutrition assistance programs funded by FNS are administered at the state, territory, tribal, or local levels. Select your state, territory, or tribal organization from the dropdowns below to find contact information
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @USDA_AMS: LFPA & LFS funding will enable @_DCHealth & @OSSEDC to strengthen & create new pathways for the purchase & distribution of lo… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition Today Deputy Undersecretary Stacy Dean visited @DOLDC Farm & Food Hub with Deputy Under Secretary Mae Wu to announce the cooperative agreements with @USDA_AMS and Washington, D.C., for the Local Food Purchase Assistance and Local Food for Schools Programs. https://t.co/pxKCoCPZof https://t.co/vTun9ZEpgn  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition There are simple ways to prepare foods for a large family without spending a lot of money. Try these tips to save time, money, and stress when making meals for friends or family. https://t.co/9WA1bCcAsz https://t.co/NpkYyM1VRc  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @USDA_AMS: MRP Deputy Under Secretary Mae Wu and @USDANutrition Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean announced today the Local Food Purchas… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @USDA_AMS: Today AMS announced the Local Food Purchase Assistance and the Local Food for Schools cooperative agreement programs with Was… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @TeamNutrition: Make healthy habits part of the fun this holiday season. Use cookie cutters to cut fruits, low-fat cheese, or breads int… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition Checkout these Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) cooking videos that demonstrate the quick-and-easy preparation of USDA standardized recipes for children 3 through 5 and 6 through 18 years of age. https://t.co/75NijiVVh9 https://t.co/DR350T12tS  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition #ICYMI: At the White House Tribal Nations Summit, USDA Announces Continued Commitment to Indian Country. Learn more https://t.co/23AqE9zAYl https://t.co/FXRyFzThrP  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @USDA: Indigenous foods are nutritious, well-adapted to local climates, and serve an important role in traditional foodways. Learn how t… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition #DYK: Farm to preschool activities can increase children’s willingness to try new foods and help them become familiar with local foods they will see in school. Learn more https://t.co/dMdYHMEI7B https://t.co/91HWo6hmUM  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: .@USDA, under the Biden-Harris administration, is proud to participate in the second Tribal Nations Summit to foster Nation… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: For the first time in our history, @USDA is announcing the formation of a permanent Tribal Advisory Committee. We’re workin… |
| USDANutrition @USDANutrition Save money while shopping for healthy food choices! The Shop Simple with MyPlate Tool finds cost-saving opportunities in your local area and discover new ways to prepare budget-friendly foods. https://t.co/nUBQU70qTT https://t.co/FfNp4jzG80  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @TeamNutrition: Attending the USDA/State Agency Meeting? Are you new to school nutrition or need a refresher on menu planning resources?… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @HealthyAmerica1: HAPPENING TODAY at 3:30, Dr. J. Nadine Gracia of @HealthyAmerica1, Dr. Sara Bleich of @USDANutrition, Cherylee Sherry… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition The proposed updates to the WIC food package support fruit and vegetable consumption by increasing the amount provided and the varieties available for purchase. Learn more https://t.co/FFLMAuQ3f6 #WICWednesdays https://t.co/x2Z3IZjgZV  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition The Whole Grain Resource for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs is a comprehensive guide to determine whether a grain product is whole grain-rich or can credit as enriched in school meals. Download your copy today https://t.co/Go2NjqUKy3 https://t.co/RvRzsqmhX9  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @MyPlate: There are many ways to stretch your food dollars. Look for coupons in unexpected places -with your receipt, as peel-offs on pa… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @TeamNutrition: Have you used the Professional Standards training reward badges? These can be a fun way to promote training and recogniz… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @MyPlate: This month we recognize and honor National Native American Heritage Month. Teresa, a Registered Dietitian from @OKTEP_ shared… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: All children - regardless of zip code or income - should have access to healthy lunch at school. https://t.co/GNVGtXzcve  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition #DYK: The Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is designed to increase the domestic consumption of agricultural commodities through farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community supported agricultural programs. https://t.co/yJhNBTmOhH https://t.co/6vmhRvDFEX  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition Preschoolers tend to copy what parents or caregivers do at the table. If you eat your veggies, they’ll eat their veggies and its good for both of you! More tips here https://t.co/S0jJnmW2KL https://t.co/5gba538jBX  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition Stay safe from foodborne illness during holiday celebrations with these recipes and resources for meal planning, shopping, and food preparation. Learn more https://t.co/9qkSSvjjrS https://t.co/nwuJc3GQdP  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition Gratitude for Great Partners – RA Cheryl Kennedy and SNP Director Mario Ramos join state agency partners @HarvestersORG in Kansas City to show appreciation for their work addressing hunger in northwestern Missouri and northeastern Kansas. https://t.co/VXR5Y9jtmw  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition #DYK: Tribal communities are growing gardens of all forms from medicinal gardens and small community gardens to larger food production gardens to school gardens! Learn more with this fact sheet https://t.co/mlgpDfxfhk #NAHM https://t.co/aPbIbpqbFs  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @USDAFoodSafety: If pre-making food to drop off with a family member or friend, remember these key tips: ▶ Refrigerate within 2hrs ▶ Use… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @foodsafetygov: If you choose to wash turkey, do so as safely as possible: 1. Run the water gently over the turkey to reduce splashing 2… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition To align with NASEM and the Dietary Guidelines of America (DGA), we are proposing changes to the #WIC food package. Learn more about how WIC works today by visiting: https://t.co/NHdzDSa0nK #WICWednesdays https://t.co/N4KW33u9eJ  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @USDA: Don't let common food safety myths ruin your Thanksgiving! Here are 3⃣ myth busters for Turkey Day ⬇️ https://t.co/CBUGB7JAEu |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition #ICYMI: USDA announced an investment of $59.4 million to support the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program’s (GusNIP) Produce Prescription and Nutrition Incentive programs. Learn more https://t.co/fNFnebOwax https://t.co/jJoSREaE7D  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: At @USDA, we are committed to more than food security. We are committed to nutrition security. |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: Increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables is a key part of the Biden-Harris National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition,… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition Innovation in Action – Jason Stalling of Clay County Public Health Center shows RA Cheryl Kennedy a tool to modernize the #WIC experience, providing live language interpreters for over 40 languages for WIC clients. https://t.co/jrq9eGVHuI  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @USDA_AMS: USDA AMS signed a Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Chickahominy Indian Tribe Eastern division. The t… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: We're using $100 million to provide better support for tribal nations who apply for the Local Food Purchase Agreement progr… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @USDA_AMS: In response to tribal needs, @USDA will use a nationwide funding allocation of $100M in the next round of Local Food Purchase… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: Our Local Food Purchase Agreement program empowers states, tribes, and territories to purchase domestic local foods and sup… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: Today, I'm announcing @USDA has signed a cooperative agreement with the Chickahominy Indian Tribe Eastern division under th… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @HeadStartgov: Easy to make and fun to eat! Let’s give thanks for healthy snacks, like these #Thanksgiving “pumpkins.” Recipe: https://t… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition #Thanksgiving is almost here! Check out these @MyPlate recipes for dinner ideas https://t.co/WOuyNmPebw https://t.co/UmJOnafcSS  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: .@USDA programs like SNAP, WIC and the National School Lunch Program provide millions with access to healthy, nutritious fo… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SNAP_Ed: Start planning your Thanksgiving menu now. Check store ads and apps for sale prices. Need inspiration? 🦃 https://t.co/Cqcyiw75… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: ICYMI: Last week, we announced proposed changes to the WIC food package to align with the latest nutrition science. We take… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @TeamNutrition: Final Reminder: Applications for the Cooperative Agreement for the Development and Implementation of Healthy Meals Incen… |
| USDANutrition @USDANutrition #ICYMI: We announced proposed changes to the foods prescribed to participants in the WIC program. Learn more https://t.co/Am1ILe69Vx https://t.co/RRdoyvwdDL  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @TeamNutrition: Help USDA transform the school food system with innovative solutions! View the Request for Applications for the Healthy… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition Learn how schools and tribes are integrating traditional foods into child nutrition programs, buying traditional foods locally, and incorporating multicultural nutrition education into classroom curriculum with this fact sheet https://t.co/FPJlWnkzCX #NAHM https://t.co/KO2gqy11g8  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: Updating WIC to align with the latest nutrition science is critical to support the health and well-being of children and fa… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @MyPlate: Arrange your grocery list by organizing needed items into groups, such as grocery sections or food groups. This helps you stay… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition Being physically active is one of the most important actions that people of all ages can take to improve their health. Learn more from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans https://t.co/RGHIspaTYN https://t.co/s7ufRngKMb  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @fractweets: FRAC commends the @USDA for today’s announcement of the proposed food package for the #WIC, which will go a long way in mak… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: WIC is one of the most powerful, evidence-based public health programs available. It has a long history of improving health… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @USDA: We're announcing proposed science-driven updates to the foods prescribed to participants in the WIC program that will promote nut… |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition #DYK: Produce from school gardens can be served safely to students when basic food safety precautions are followed in planting, growing, and harvesting. Learn more about #foodsafety in school gardens https://t.co/3TS0dwSqdu https://t.co/fwu9huMgV1  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition SERO staff recently visited @Cherrydale_Elem in Greenville, SC to help celebrate their annual Harvest Day. Farm to school introduces young people to the field of agriculture! Learn more https://t.co/ts64RRZI8f @gcschools https://t.co/M8kSe6BzE2  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition Just Announced: USDA Invests $50 Million for Schools & Food Industry to Work Together to Strengthen School Meals. Learn more https://t.co/smmixhgL76 https://t.co/8XMvoWCWU4  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition Dr. Sara Bleich tells 8th grader Genesis Gumbs how influencers in music and movies can help encourage kids to eat #healthyfoods and stay physically active. #NutritionSecurity #APHAAnnualMtg https://t.co/jPbN3GQ3Ft  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition Happy Native American Heritage Month! Start the celebration with this FDPIR foods cooking demo from Chef Francisco Alegria of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin https://t.co/TUaUtpLG0c #NAHM |
| USDANutrition @USDANutrition #DYK: USDA’s school meals programs provide critical nutrition to tens of millions of children every school day? For many children, the food they receive from school breakfast and lunch makes up about half their dietary intake each school day. #NSLW22 https://t.co/mSBYWPZQRO  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @usedgov: Through @USDANutrition’s National School Lunch Program, tens of millions of students receive nutritionally balanced, low-cost… |
| USDANutrition @USDANutrition Enjoy healthy foods produced in your community! Find a local #farmersmarket near you through the USDA directory: https://t.co/uzpKI2HWB1 https://t.co/ZF7kqfrJ7v  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition #DYK: Farm to School programs connect kids to the source of their food thru cooking classes, taste-tests, #schoolgardens and farm visits. https://t.co/KwE1PcjucC #F2Smonth https://t.co/LtjIDMsnWJ  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition The recent SNAP benefit increase is a result of the annual adjustment and reflects the increased cost of the Thrifty Food Plan due to current high food costs. https://t.co/pGEw2zlkDu  |