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Supporting the WIC Workforce
WIC staff should reflect the diversity and rich cultural experiences of WIC families. FNS has invested $31.5 million into a 5-year Inter-Agency Agreement with USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to support the WIC workforce.
09/26/2023
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Improving the Shopping Experience
We want WIC families to be able to shop simply and conveniently, just like other shoppers. FNS is supporting WIC state agencies as they modernize the shopping experience in store, online, and at farmers markets, through both funding and waivers.
09/26/2023
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Modernizing Technology and Service Delivery
Enrolling in and sticking with WIC helps families get the nutrition and healthcare they need to build a healthier future. FNS is working with state and federal partners to make the WIC journey, from start to finish, a smoother, more fulfilling experience for all participants by modernizing technology and service delivery.
09/26/2023
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2021-0073
FD-40: Inventory Draw Down in USDA Foods Processing (Revised)
This memorandum provides clarification on the value pass through methods available under 7 CFR 250.36 and on the timing of processor inventory reductions of USDA Foods under each system.
FD-40: Processing
07/16/2021
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Advanced Processing & Reconciliation Training
Multi-media training and reference tool for monitoring and reconciling USDA Foods diverted for processing.
12/30/2019
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2019-0013
USDA Foods Processing Program: Cancellation of Policy Memoranda
In order to update and streamline policy guidance for the USDA Foods Processing Program, FNS is cancelling policy memoranda FD-009, FD-025, FD-130, FD-102, FD-030, FD-038, FD-048, FD-103, and FD-108. The guidance provided by these memoranda is outdated and has been superseded by the Final Rule: Revisions and Clarifications in Requirements for the Processing of Donated Foods, which was published on May 1, 2018.
FD-145
02/27/2019
Resource | Webinars/Videos
The Processing Rule Webinar: A General Overview
This webinar will help you better understand changes to the new USDA Foods processing regulations. USDA staff will review highlights and answer questions.
07/03/2018
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2018-0003
Market Basket Analysis when Procuring Program Goods and Modifying Contracted-For Product Lists
This memorandum provides guidance to state distributing agencies and recipient agencies on the use of market basket analysis in procuring processed end products for USDA Foods in Schools and commercial goods for the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Summer Food Service Program, and Child and Adult Care Food Program.
FD-144, SP04 SFSP01 CACFP04-2018
01/18/2018
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
USDA National Processing Agreement Starter Kit
Multi-state processors are required to apply for National Processing Agreement Program to process USDA Foods for state and recipient agencies.
10/01/2017
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2016-0091
Signature Block Removal from Summary End Product Data Schedules
The purpose of this policy memorandum is to clarify state distributing agency (SDA) requirements related to approval of end product data schedules (EPDS) and summary end product data schedules (SEPDS) and provide an explanation for the removal of signature blocks from the SEPDS A and B templates.
FD-140
12/02/2016