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USDA Celebrates New School Meals Options as New School Year Begins
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today joined the U.S. Department of Education along with education, parent, and school meal partner organizations to host a virtual pep rally to celebrate the back-to-school season and thank the champions that educate and nourish our nation’s school children.
08/29/2024
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FDPIR Quick Response Survey Report to Congress
Congress asked USDA to conduct a study on the challenges faced by the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, particularly in serving adults 60 years and older and individuals with an inability to leave home without help from another person or use of crutches, a cane, a wheelchair, or a walker.
07/31/2024
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USDA Announces Extension of D-SNAP for New Mexico Disaster Areas
USDA announced that low-income New Mexico residents recovering from the impact of wildfires and flooding beginning June 17, 2024 in two additional counties, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
07/25/2024
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USDA Awards $10 Million to Spark Innovation in Regional School Food Systems
USDA’s FNS awarded a total of $10 million in grants through its partners – Full Plates Full Potential and the Illinois Public Health Institute – as part of USDA’s $100 million Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative. The initiative empowers schools to continue serving delicious, healthy meals that give students nutrition to grow and thrive.
07/10/2024
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USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Iowa Disaster Areas
USDA announced that low-income Iowa residents recovering from the impact of flooding beginning June 16, 2024, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
07/03/2024
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USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for New Mexico Disaster Areas
USDA announced that low-income New Mexico residents recovering from the impact of wildfires and flooding beginning June 17, 2024, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
07/03/2024
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USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas
USDA announced that low-income Oklahoma residents in Rogers and Mayes counties recovering from the impact of severe storms and tornadoes beginning May 25, 2024, could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
07/03/2024
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