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Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance National Processing Agreement Approved Processors

List of NPA approved processors for USDA Foods in Schools by school year.  

11/02/2023
Resource | Policy Memos Crediting Traditional Indigenous Foods in Child Nutrition Programs

This updated memorandum provides guidance to Indigenous communities on incorporating traditional Indigenous foods that meet CNP meal pattern requirements and includes an updated and expanded list of traditional Indigenous foods that credit the same as similar foods currently listed in the Food Buying Guide for child nutrition programs.

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11/01/2023
Resource | Product Information Processor Material Prices

The average material prices are listed by school year and used by processors participating in the USDA Foods processing program.

10/31/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs: Training Resources

A variety of trainings are available on the Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs. Complete the training modules and view recorded webinars to assist in understanding and using the FBG and all its features.

09/20/2023
Resource | Data FY 2022 Reported SNAP Application Processing Timeliness

Fiscal year 2022 SNAP reported application processing timeliness rates. 

08/18/2023
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07/13/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance USDA Foods Processing Program: Tips on How to Efficiently and Effectively Utilize USDA Foods Diverted to Processors

This webinar provided an overview of the USDA Foods Processing program and shared some tips on how to effectively manage USDA Foods diverted to processors.

08/12/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Food Buying Guide Brochure

This tri-fold brochure provides information on the Food Buying Guide for child nutrition programs and suite of related resources. 

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07/11/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance | FNS-GD-2018-0001 Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs

The Food Buying Guide for child nutrition programs has all of the current information in one manual to help you and your purchasing agent buy the right amount of food and the appropriate type of food for your program(s), and determine the specific contribution each food makes toward the meal pattern requirements.

07/11/2022
Resource | Data FY 2019 Reported Application Processing Timeliness

FY19 Reported APT Rates

05/13/2022
Page updated: October 14, 2021