FNS Documents & Resources (Compact View)

Date	FNS Document#	Title
02/16/2023		Pandemic EBT – Summer 2023
10/06/2022		USDA Farm to School Grant Frequently Asked Questions
10/04/2022		Questions and Answers on Alternate Protein Products
06/17/2022		State Guidance on Coronavirus P-EBT in Schools
06/17/2022	CACFP 10-2022	Questions and Answers Regarding the 2022 Infant Formula Shortage in the CACFP
06/13/2022	CACFP 09-2022, SFSP 05-2022	Questions and Answers Related to Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data by Visual Observation and Identification in CACFP and SFSP – Policy Rescission
03/02/2022	SP 05-2022	Meal Requirements Under the NSLP & SBP: Q&A for Program Operators Updated to Support the Transitional Standards Effective July 1, 2022
01/21/2022		P-EBT Assistance for Children in Schools School Year 2021-22
08/26/2021		Pandemic EBT – State Plans for 2021-22
04/29/2021	SP10 CACFP09 SFSP05-2021	Questions and Answers Regarding Child Nutrition Program Oversight, Administration, and Reporting During COVID-19
03/15/2021	SP09 CACFP07-2021	Child Nutrition Emergency Operational Costs Reimbursement Programs: State Agency Implementation Plan Template and Q&A Guidance
11/16/2020		P-EBT Assistance for Children in Schools that are Closed or have Reduced Attendance
10/14/2020	SP01 CACFP01 SFSP01-2021	Q&As Relating to the Nationwide Waiver to Allow SFSP and Seamless Summer Option Operations through SY 2020-21 – Extension Q&As #2
06/03/2020	SP21 CACFP12 SFSP12-2020	Q&As related to Food Service Management Company Contracts and Allowable Costs during the COVID-19 Pandemic
05/19/2020	SP19-2020	Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program during COVID-19: Q&As #2
04/13/2020	SP14-2020	Child Nutrition Program Meal Service during Novel Coronavirus Outbreaks: Q&As #3
04/11/2020	SP11 CACFP06 SFSP05-2020	Q&As related to the Child Nutrition Program Monitoring and Reporting Nationwide Waivers
01/14/2020	SP05-2020	Questions & Answers Regarding Professional Standards for State and Local School Nutrition Program Personnel
09/23/2019	SP40 CACFP17 SFSP17-2019	Smoothies Offered in the Child Nutrition Programs
09/23/2019	SP38-2019	Meal Requirements under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Q&As for Program Operators
09/23/2019	SP37 CACFP16-2019	Q&As on the Final Rule Child Nutrition Programs: Flexibilities for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Requirements
08/22/2019	SP34 CACFP15 SFSP15-2019	Crediting Coconut, Hominy, Corn Masa and Masa Harina in the Child Nutrition Programs
02/27/2019		School Meals FAQs
11/14/2018	SP03-2019	National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program: Questions and Answers for Charter Schools
03/05/2018	SP09-2018	Reducing School Meal Certification Error through Improved Online Application Design
10/19/2017	SP01-2018	Updated Infant and Preschool Meal Patterns in NSLP and SBP: Q&As
07/05/2017	SP36 CACFP15 SFSP11-2017	Eligibility Manual for School Meals
06/30/2017	SP37-2017	Flexibility for Co-Mingled Preschool Meals: Questions and Answers
04/25/2017	SP26-2017	Accommodating Disabilities in the School Meal Programs: Guidance and Q&As
04/06/2017	SP24-2017	Local School Wellness Policy: Guidance and Q&As
03/23/2017	SP23-2017	Unpaid Meal Charges: Guidance and Q&As
12/05/2016	SP10 SFSP06-2017	Meal Service Requirements in the Summer Meal Programs, with Questions and Answers – Revised
12/01/2016	SP09-2017	2017 Edition of Questions and Answers for the National School Lunch Program’s Seamless Summer Option
10/19/2016	SP05 CACFP03 SFSP02-2017	Q&A: Purchasing Goods and Services Using Cooperative Agreements, Agents, and Third-Party Services
05/25/2016	SP37-2016	Meaningful Access for Persons with Limited English Proficiency in the School Meal Programs: Guidance and Q&As
11/12/2015		Local Foods and Related Activities in Summer Meal Programs, with Q&As
11/12/2015	SP05 SFSP05-2016	Meal Service Requirements in the Summer Meal Programs
10/30/2015	SP02 CACFP02 SFSP02-2016	Questions and Answers on the Transition to and Implementation of 2 CFR Part 200
03/31/2015	SP23-2014v3	Q&As Related to the “Smart Snacks” Interim Final Rule
03/13/2015	SP28-2015	Q&As Regarding the Use of SAE Funds and SA Funds for Farm to School Related Expenses
05/13/2014	SP44-2014	Q&As Related to the Independent Review of Applications
03/14/2014	SP26-2014	New Q&As Related to the Certification of Compliance with Meal Requirements for the NSLP
09/06/2013	SP57-2013	Q&As Regarding the Use of SAE Funds and SAE Reallocation Funds in the Food Distribution Program for Child Nutrition Programs
08/16/2013	SP54-2013	Transmittal of Q&As on Computation of Direct Certification Performance Rate with SNAP
08/01/2013		Smart Snacks in Schools Nutrition Standards - Interim Final Rule Q&As
05/17/2013	SP40 CACFP11 SFSP13-2013	Q&As Regarding the Participation of Head Start Programs in Child Nutrition Programs
04/26/2013	SP37-2013	Enhancing the School Food Safety Program FAQs
04/02/2013		USDA Proposes Standards to Provide Healthy Food Options in Schools Questions & Answers
10/09/2012	SP03 CACFP02 SFSP02-2013	Procurement Geographic Preference Q&As: Part II
09/12/2012	SP44-2012	Q&As Related to the 6 Cents Certification Tool