Cherokee Nation
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- Website: Summer EBT Program
- Hotline: 539-234-3265 or 800-256-0671 ext. 5275
- Email: wicsebtc@cherokee.org
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Prevent Foodborne Illness by Keeping School Meals Safe
Many children across the U.S rely on school meals for nutrition. In 2022, the USDA’s National School Lunch Program served 4.9 billion children. School meals should keep kids healthy and help them reach their full potential by providing the nutrition they need.
03/07/2024
Resource | Policy Memos
FY 2024 Commodity Credit Corporation TEFAP Funding
This memorandum provides information about the approximately $943 million in additional support for emergency food programs that USDA is providing in fiscal year 2024 under the statutory authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act for distribution through TEFAP.
11/30/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
USDA Foods Database
Check out this database to access vendor-specific product information for all direct delivered USDA Foods for the National School Lunch Program.
11/09/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
Taking Action to Build Food-Safe Schools
Each Action Sheet addresses a specific area of food safety by providing you with background information, action steps that will help you build your framework, and resources for the in-depth information you will need to develop or strengthen that area.
11/06/2023
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What is Produce Safety University?
Produce Safety University is a one-week training course designed to help school foodservice staff identify and manage food safety risks associated with fresh produce.
11/06/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
Food Safety Resources
The FNS Food Safety division develops education, instruction and technical assistance resources for individuals working in federally funded nutrition assistance programs such as the NSLP, SBP, CACFP, and SFSP. Many of these resources are created in partnership with the Institute of Child Nutrition.
11/06/2023
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Produce Safety
FNS supports nutrition assistance programs with educational resources to promote and improve produce safety practices in their operations.
11/06/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
FDPIR Food Safety Magnet
Use a food thermometer to check for the safe minimum internal temperature.
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10/23/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
Total TEFAP Assistance to States
TEFAP Administrative Funds and Food Entitlement Allocations
10/03/2023
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SNAP Eligibility
To get SNAP benefits, you must apply in the state in which you currently live and you must meet certain requirements, including resource and income limits, which are described on this page. SNAP income and resource limits are updated annually.
10/01/2023