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Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Food Safety Emergency Response

This page provides resources that can help FNS program operators prevent foodborne illness during emergencies and disasters. The Food Safety Emergency Response Pocket Guide supports school nutrition professionals in their response to food safety emergencies caused by disasters and weather-related events. The Assembling Food Safety Emergency Supply Kits poster highlights supplies to include in emergency kits.

12/27/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Recursos de seguridad alimentaria en español

Los siguientes recursos están disponibles en español para ayudar a los operadores del programa a mantener y fomentar las mejores prácticas de seguridad alimentaria en sus operaciones.

12/27/2022
Resource | Fact Sheets Local Procurement Decision Tree

This fact sheet features the various paths a school can take to bring local foods into the cafeteria with your next food purchase. 

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11/02/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Farm to CACFP

Farm to preschool works to connect early child care and education settings to local food producers with the objectives of serving locally-grown, healthy foods to young children, providing related nutrition education, and improving child nutrition.

10/06/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance FY2023 Farm to School Grant Application Templates

FY 2023 Farm to School Grant RFA Planning Templates

10/06/2022
Resource | FAQs/Q&As USDA Farm to School Grant Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about the Farm to School Grant

10/06/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Communicating with the School Community to Create a Culture of Food Safety

The following tips are intended to get you thinking about ways to engage partners in creating a culture of food safety. 

09/19/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Why Does the Action Guide Matter

The safety of the food you serve is a top priority. You want foods served through child nutrition programs to contribute to students’ learning and well-being; you don’t want them to cause harm.

09/19/2022
Basic page Consumer Food Safety Resources

Are you looking for food safety resources as a consumer? Feel free to check out the resources included below for answers to some common food safety questions. 

08/16/2022
Resource | Forms Farm to School Grantee Reports

Instructions for completing the current Farm to School Grant baseline and final reports. Intended for all grantees beginning FY 2022.

08/09/2022
Page updated: October 14, 2021