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Basic page 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
Basic page 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
Landing Produce Safety

FNS supports nutrition assistance programs with educational resources to promote and improve produce safety practices in their operations. 

11/06/2023
Basic page SNAP Special Rules for the Elderly or Disabled

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.

10/01/2023
Basic page Normas especiales de SNAP para los ancianos o personas discapacitadas

Para obtener beneficios de SNAP, usted debe solicitar en el estado en el que vive actualmente y debe cumplir con ciertos requisitos, incluso los límites de recursos e ingresos.

10/01/2023
Landing Infant Formula

Many families rely on infant formula to feed their babies. Infant formula can provide important nutrients for your baby’s growth and development. Some FNS programs – including CACFP, SNAP, and WIC – provide access to formula to support healthy infant development. USDA is committed to ensuring that FNS program participants always have access to the formula they need.

09/21/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Federal Actions to Support Access to Infant Formula

The USDA, FDA, and other federal partners continue to work diligently to protect the health infants who are fed using infant formula. 

09/21/2023
Resource | Guidance Documents | FNS-GD-2013-0024 El virus estomacal

El virus estomacal: lo que el personal de la escuela debe saber

09/07/2023
Resource | Fact Sheets The Food Safety Modernization Act and the Produce Safety Rule

This factsheet provides information on "Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption.".

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Page updated: October 14, 2021