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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
Basic page CACFP in Emergency Shelters

CACFP is a food program that helps emergency shelters serve healthy meals to children and young people experiencing homelessness. CACFP meals help ensure equitable access to nutritious food for better health.

09/22/2023
Basic page Hurricane Idalia Response

Learn how the U.S. government is responding to Hurricane Idalia. Find resources to help you recover from the hurricane.

09/20/2023
Basic page Tips for Handling Food Following a Disaster

This web page is a portal site that will provide you with useful information so you can be prepared when an emergency strikes, and know how to keep your food and water safe during and after an emergency.

05/08/2023
Basic page School Breakfast Program History

The School Breakfast Program was established in 1966 as a two-year pilot project designed to provide categorical grants to assist schools serving breakfasts to "nutritionally needy" children. While the term "nutritionally needy" was not defined, the original legislation stipulated that first consideration for program implementation was to be given to schools located in poor areas or in areas where children had to travel a great distance to school.

07/24/2013
Page updated: October 14, 2021