FNS Documents & Resources

Each year we ask child nutrition professionals to inspire other foodservice professionals and submit a picture of your most creative meal utilizing USDA Foods.  With more than 200 USDA Foods items available, we want to highlight each food group and the innovative ways in which they can be used.

A compilation of resources for operators of USDA Foods in Schools and child nutrition programs.  

USDA Foods in Schools Product Information Sheets containing USDA Foods description and WBSCM ID for other foods. 

This four-page worksheet assists NSLP and SBP operators in planning menus that meet the preschool meal pattern.

Esta hoja de capacitación de cuatro páginas ayuda a los operadores del Programa Nacional de Almuerzo Escolar y del Programa de Desayuno Escolar a planificar menús que cumplen con el patrón de comidas preescolares.

USDA Food and Nutrition Service policy memo SP 26-2013, "Extending Flexibility in the Meat/Meat Alternate and Grains Maximums for School Year 2013-14" extends the flexibility regarding Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA) maximums for SY 2013-13, allowing state agencies to assess compliance based on the minimum daily and weekly serving requirements only.