Cherokee Nation
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- Website: Summer EBT Program
- Hotline: 539-234-3265 or 800-256-0671 ext. 5275
- Email: wicsebtc@cherokee.org
Basic page
USDA Foods by Program
Learn more about the nutritious, 100% American grown USDA Foods that are designed to meet the needs of the specific population each program serves.
04/10/2024
Basic page
How to Get Your Product Considered for USDA Foods
USDA foods are required to meet a minimum criteria to be considered for purchase.
04/10/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
Farm to School Resources
Find resources to implement, sustain and maintain your farm to school program.
10/30/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
Serving Traditional Indigenous Foods in Child Nutrition Programs
FNS has a variety of resources to assist CNP operators in determining how traditional Indigenous foods may contribute toward a reimbursable meal.
10/30/2023
Landing
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
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
Halal Foods in TEFAP
Provides information on food items available through TEFAP that may be acceptable to halal-observant communities.
FNS-969
09/13/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
Kosher Foods in TEFAP
This page provides information on the items available through TEFAP that may be acceptable to kosher-observant communities.
FNS-968
09/13/2023
Resource | Fact Sheets
Farm to School Fact Sheets
Factsheets are available under the following topics: Farm to School Grant Program, Farm to School Program Resources, Local Food Resources, School Gardens, Farm to School in Tribal Communities, Food Safety, Producers, Farm to Preschool. Farm to Summer, State Agencies and Cooperative Extensions, En Español.
08/29/2023
Resource | Fact Sheets
Food Safety Information and Resources for the Farm to School Community
This fact sheet outlines a number of additional resources for those seeking to directly purchase or raise food products for school nutrition programs.
FNS-943
08/29/2023
Resource | Fact Sheets
Food Safety Frequently Asked Questions
"Food Safety Frequently Asked Questions: The Food Safety Modernization Act and its Impact on Farm to School Activities": This document includes common questions related to food safety when purchasing locally grown and raised food products directly from producers as well as food safety considerations for edible campus gardens.
FNS-942
08/29/2023