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End of the Public Health Emergency (PHE)
FNS understands the challenges the end of the PHE may bring to our program participants. As we transition back to normal operations, we remain fully committed to ensuring all eligible families receive the support they need and deserve.
Our mission is to increase food security and reduce hunger in partnership with cooperating organizations by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthy diet and nutrition education in a manner that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence.
Who to contact
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
| USDANutrition @USDANutrition A healthy dietary pattern supports health now, in the next life stage, and for future generations. Start a conversation about healthy eating routines at each life stage using #DietaryGuidelines print materials available in English and Spanish. https://t.co/NIVb03t7BO #NNM https://t.co/TBboGSAE0q  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @USDAScience: Clip of the Month📽️! USDA Chief Scientist Dr. Jacobs-Young in Greensboro, NC talking with students at Guilford Elementary… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition We approved a SNAP hot foods waiver for 13 #Mississippi counties impacted by the #tornado through April 28. Learn more https://t.co/yscpD6oAjC |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition FNS SERO congratulates @GoodwillKY on its Grand Opening in Louisville, KY. @GoodwillKY is a key SNAP E&T for FNS. This is Goodwill of Kentucky’s 10th Career Center in the state, helping them to achieve statewide coverage. https://t.co/NcgoIwgT2x  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition How do you cook your greens? For the final day of #NationalNutritionMonth, check out our blog and photos from a visit with @HHSHealth to @PeabodyWatkins to see a @FoodPrintsDC lesson in action! https://t.co/xIzWok0JYU https://t.co/1SQleDQlYO  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @USDA: As #WomensHistoryMonth comes to a close, hear from a few USDA women leaders as they share what this month means to them. https://… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @usda_nass: Regular registration for #ICAS2023 ends today! This May 17-19, join researchers, economists, statisticians, and scientists i… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @USDA: On #TransDayOfVisibility, USDA celebrates the achievements and contributions of transgender and gender non-conforming people ever… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition #DYK? SNAP benefits can be used online in 49 states and the District of Columbia. We know how important it is to make it convenient for participants to use their benefits, so we continue to work with our partners to add more states and retailers. https://t.co/x57dlYZXjE https://t.co/qjKPUVu8OU  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition SNAP E&T programs are a crucial part of a broader job training strategy, but it won’t alone solve the labor market challenges we’re seeing across the country. That’s why we have workforce commitments across all our programs and within our own agency as well. https://t.co/7jnCkwVTcV  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: Increasing access to healthy school meals is key to help the leaders of the future achieve their full potential. https://t.… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition FNS’ Senior Advisor for External Engagement Alberto Gonzalez speaks to 400 @MassWIC local agency staff on improving health equity through #WIC. https://t.co/QjT3SWxNGw  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: SNAP is a critical resource for millions of Americans - our friends and neighbors - and @USDA is committed to supporting it. |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @HealthGov: Across all cultures, and at any age or budget, there are foods 🍜 and beverages 🥛 that can fit within the #DietaryGuidelines… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition Good nutrition sets kids up for a healthy, successful future. We are committed to ensuring our nation's children are getting the nutrition they need through #schoolmeals. Read more about planned improvements: https://t.co/uRMEZSOTUx #HealthyKids https://t.co/JW8opeXxSX  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @MSUCRFS: Funded by @USDANutrition, Illinois Public Health Institute and state leads in Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan will form the L… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @foodsafetygov: Spring is in the air, and it is a great time to boost your diet with some fresh salad greens. If using greens that are n… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition #ICYMI: We announced proposed changes to allow online ordering in #WIC. This effort will create simpler, more equitable grocery shopping options for families served by WIC. Learn more https://t.co/uy8Jyen2IF #WICWednesdays https://t.co/WMD60eShdM  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition We are extending the public comment period for the Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns proposed rule. Learn more https://t.co/DJaokkaE33 https://t.co/FnmjCiAsOz  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SNAP_Ed: Gardening can be an affordable way to eat more produce! Now’s a great time to start planning your spring garden! https://t.co/… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @USDAScience: As #NationalNutritionMonth comes to an end, Katalina shares a glimpse into her lived experience with trying to make health… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition #DYK: All households with a child who was approved to receive free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or the School Breakfast Program (SBP) within the last 12 months is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program. https://t.co/W3F4JqghBg https://t.co/oUo6C0hGvH  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @FoodGatherers: We were honored to have Stacy Dean, Deputy Under Secretary for the @USDA's Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, give… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @MyPlate: Chop extra. When chopping up veggies for a meal, chop more than you need. Take the extra and freeze them for later. The next t… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: Congratulations to New Mexico on becoming the fifth state in the nation to enact universal free school meals! We know that… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition Team Nutrition has expanded Discover MyPlate! Check out our fun and inquiry-based nutrition education resources designed to teach kindergarten-aged children healthy nutrition habits. https://t.co/MFnjgFotWk  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition Nutrition security provides consistent and equitable access to healthy, safe and affordable foods to promote optimal health and well-being. We must do better to integrate nutrition into health by encouraging Doctors to screen for food insecurity.#foodasmedicine #nutritionsecurity |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition Our children deserve the best we can offer. That's why our programs are grounded in the latest nutrition science and real-world experience from nutrition and industry experts. https://t.co/tEPtkr9rrW  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @TeamNutrition: Heading to #SHAPEseattle? We’re excited to present “Get Real: Enhancing Student Health With Innovative Nutrition Educati… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition Last week, Deputy Secretary Stacy Dean visited with students and the dynamic food service director at @wsdnews Waterford High School. #healthykids #lunchladiesandgentsrock! https://t.co/IaD4ckWDgp  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @TeamNutrition: School breakfast is important for students’ success. Bard High School Early College in DC offers this tasty breakfast bu… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition Wrapping up National Nutrition Month, here are some FNS resources to fuel and support #healthykids https://t.co/PSDUxzGnhn https://t.co/vqCVyRpzZO  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition We’re excited to be participating in the #NAWBForum23 at the Workforce + SNAP E&T seminar! The SNAP E&T program provides support and training to SNAP participants to help them find better jobs. https://t.co/jgKAMcBhGf |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: No one in America should have to worry about whether they can put healthy food on the kitchen table for themselves or their… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition At today’s Come to the Table Summit, Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean spoke on the power of access to healthy food and that to improve nutrition and health for all Americans, we must work together and take bold actions. #nutritionsecurity #foodasmedicine https://t.co/hcAhKOI16d  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition #DYK: The SNAP E&T State Institute is for states to carefully review the status of their SNAP E&T program and to acknowledge both what’s working well and identify key program gaps and action steps that can be taken to achieve program goals. Learn more https://t.co/sKQ8VMUFSa https://t.co/miZQN3TlDu  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition Good news! The deadline for states to apply for the Electronic Healthy Incentives Pilot has been extended. Apply today https://t.co/FIYtk2vmIP https://t.co/SsWQyqRETO  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: Thanks to our panelists, attendees learned about the various ways to support better health and inspire additional action wi… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: Today I moderated a panel discussion at the kickoff event for the @WhiteHouse Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Com… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @fractweets: .@SecVilsack highlights how @USDANutrition is working on modernizing #WIC, shares the Summer EBT program will be expanded,… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: Six months ago, @POTUS hosted the first White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in over 50 years, bringing… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition Eager to hear what happens next after the 1st #WHConfHungerHealth in over 50 years? Tune in to the live stream event happening now to find out! https://t.co/3kNO9mfOoN |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition Yesterday, Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean joined @foodgatherers and partners in in Ann Arbor, MI. to discuss the power of federal nutrition programs and partnerships with emergency food providers. https://t.co/wIWnWWBzhV  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @ChefAnnFnd: Yesterday, @SecVilsack announced new investments in healthy school meals and nutrition education nationwide. 🍎 $7.8 millio… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition Just Announced: Dr. Caree Jackson Cotwright, PhD, RDN, will be the new Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity starting April 10th. Welcome to FNS! 🎉#NutritionSecurity https://t.co/IR7xLRy2EN  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean keynotes at The State of Our Plate conference hosted by @foodgatherers in Ann Arbor, MI. Food Gatherers exists to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in their community. https://t.co/xwg5u5eHET  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition New on the blog: Read about FNS’s experience while in San Diego for the School Nutrition Industry Conference. Working together to support the health of our children, we can accomplish the goal of ending child hunger. https://t.co/qIqBrlgCSa #HealthyKids https://t.co/60RkynTZPg  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @SecVilsack: While I visited with students at Maplewood Elementary School, I got a quick preview of the school's smoothie bike - a uniqu… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @ChefAnnFnd: In partnership with @USDANutrition, we are thrilled to partner with @GretchenSwanson, Kitchen Sync Strategies, and @FarmtoS… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition Secretary Vilsack visited @GreeleySchools to announce key initiatives to strengthen #schoolmeals and access to healthy foods for kids. With the partnership of great school districts, our programs improve health, support learning, bolster productivity, and much more. #healthykids https://t.co/pDL7ue2duK  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition Meal planning can be hard. Luckily, MyPlate Kitchen is here to help! Find delicious and nutritious recipes that make it easy for you and your family to eat right. https://t.co/we2LrVO8mI https://t.co/pVDjki6Lc0  |
| USDANutrition @USDANutrition Today marks one year since @SecVilsack announced USDA’s Actions on Nutrition Security. Learn more with this fact sheet https://t.co/8oCiW2rvrn https://t.co/wQ5qxoU5pm  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition The CACFP brings healthy foods to tables across the country for children in childcare centers, homes, and afterschool programs as well as adults in day care! Learn more https://t.co/wvlWTehXF6 #CACFPWeek https://t.co/wMUbvTL1i8  |
| USDANutrition @USDANutrition We are celebrating National School Breakfast Week at Belmont ES in @BaltCitySchools. Our programs improve health, support learning, bolster productivity & much more. Learn more about the School Breakfast Program here https://t.co/UXZUhY24e2 #NSBW23 https://t.co/DHK1Rt7v8x  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition #SchoolMeals give kids a leg up on the nutrition they need to grow and thrive! The school meals proposed changes incorporate feedback from schools, industry partners, and input from child nutrition experts to develop standards for meals that are healthy and delicious. https://t.co/5DeUolqZji  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition New on the blog: USDA Celebrates 2022 Summer Meals Champions and Looks Ahead to Summer 2023. Learn more https://t.co/0dJQlgbmhP https://t.co/e9p8HkfBET  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition Finish out #AmericanHeartMonth strong with these simple and delicious recipes in this downloadable cookbook: https://t.co/khai4Im3nH https://t.co/bNU3fj4ZQi  |
| USDANutrition @USDANutrition RT @NatWICAssoc: "We know that hunger and diet-related diseases are preventable if we prioritize the nation's health. The work that you do… |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition Special thanks to @urbanschool food for inviting us to participate in your meeting last week in LA. We are grateful for your support and partnership in our shared goal of continuing to elevate the role that healthy meals play in schools and for our children’s future. https://t.co/q1oiBMXmyL  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition Looking to incorporate more veggies into your diet? We'll give you a reason: It's #NationalCabbageDay! Check out this yummy, easy side-dish to fill your plate with more veggies: https://t.co/zvqY0wanxP https://t.co/f5K2iR6Prh  |
| USDANutrition @USDANutrition This #BlackHistoryMonth we honor the resilience of Black Farmers. Thanks to the trailblazers that helped shape farming into what it is today! https://t.co/MYyK4DCH4R https://t.co/Rcviq4HZbW  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition Nothing can beet seasonal veggies - winter vegetables are rich in color, nutrients, and are available now. Check out your local farmers market for beets, kale, turnips, and sweet potatoes. https://t.co/2KtA2uGnmV https://t.co/dXdeejGkHP  |
| USDANutrition @USDANutrition Taste preferences are formed early, #farmtopreschool plays a critical part in establishing healthy habits for a lifetime! Learn more https://t.co/GkHrH4rWFD https://t.co/oN00j0ghGh  |
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| USDANutrition @USDANutrition School meals support learning but sending #GovLove to @usedgov for their continued work to raise the bar on education and set students up for a lifetime of success. https://t.co/8Iaba4sI27  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition New on the blog: SNAP Emergency Allotments are Ending. Learn more at https://t.co/P0qY4R7bIS https://t.co/7SH2mY8gjR  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition FNS will stand side-by-side with our federal, state and local partners to ensure SNAP participants are aware of this change and to continue providing nutrition assistance to anyone in need. https://t.co/7RWSKvNRmO https://t.co/1jQvmXUq4h  |
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USDANutrition @USDANutrition Beginning March 2023 all states will return to issuing standard SNAP benefit amounts without the pandemic-related bonus known as emergency allotments (EA). Learn more about these changes with this infographic https://t.co/nabqhcId9g https://t.co/kvu7WMetNI  |
| 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  |