Check out this database to access vendor-specific product information for all direct delivered USDA Foods for the National School Lunch Program.
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will discontinue the requirement for vendors to use high security seals to secure USDA Foods deliveries as of July 1, 2023.
This webinar provided state agencies and school districts instructions on how to navigate the USDA Foods Database to access vendor-specific product information, including nutrients, allergens, ingredients and certifications.
A helpful resource for anyone managing school vending machines, fundraisers, or snack bars to better understand the smart snacks standards.
This webinar is intended for states and school districts that serve direct delivered USDA Foods for child nutrition programs.
This webinar is intended for vendors that supply USDA Foods.
This two-page publication provides tips for parents and families on creating positive mealtime environments for their toddlers (children ages 1 through 2 years).
A number of tools and resources are available to help schools identify food items that meet Smart Snacks criteria. See the resources below for information about the Smart Snacks requirement, helpful tools, and ways to encourage children to make healthier snack choices that give them the nutrition they need to grow and learn.
This instruction establishes the general standards and procedures that the state distributing agency, Indian Tribal Organization, or other consignee must follow in receiving shipments of USDA Foods, and conveys established responsibilities for other entities such as USDA Foods vendors and carriers.
This webinar details guidance and best practices for incorporating integrity-oriented design features into web-based school meal applications.