FNS Documents & Resources

A summary of the current warehouse transition and what states/ITO’s receiving multi-food deliveries need to know about what comes next.

FNS hosted a webinar to provide state agencies and food banks with information about how TEFAP can support cultural and religious practices around food, particularly those serving kosher and halal observant communities. The webinar featured panelists from state agencies and food banks who have successfully implemented processes to serve these specific communities.

FNS hosted a second webinar to provide program stakeholders with additional information on supporting kosher observant communities through TEFAP. 

This gallery contains cookbooks and recipes that specifically target participants of FDPIR. Resources come from including ITOs, non-profit organizations, and the USDA. Cookbooks and recipes can be used to provide participants with ideas on how to utilize foods found in their FDPIR food package.

This webinar provided state agencies with information about USDA Foods ordering and procurement processes.

This webinar provided TEFAP state agencies with information about TEFAP ordering and procurement, as well as available funding.

General information and helpful tips are provided on utilizing the web based supply chain management system for FNS food assistance program operators.  

This webinar discusses best practices for ordering and receiving deliveries of fresh fruits and vegetables through USDA DoD Fresh. The webinar also provides information to help ITOs properly handle and store fresh produce.

A collection of tip sheets for FDPIR program operators and nutrition educators providing information on how to use the resources in the FDPIR Sharing Gallery for nutrition education.  

General guidance and instructions for receipting TEFAP Fresh Produce catalog item in Web Based Supply Chain Management.