FNS Documents & Resources

This agreement sets out the requirements for administering the child nutrition programs and the food distribution programs.

FNS is cancelling Policy Memoranda FD-010, FD-027, FD-028, FD-029, FD-032, FD-053, FD-055, FD-071, FD-073, FD-074, FD-083, FD-086, FD-087, FD-090, FD-105, and FD-115. The guidance provided by these memoranda are either outdated, obsolete, or otherwise captured in more current memoranda.

This memorandum clarifies FNS regulations and policies regarding the allowability of requiring payment and soliciting contributions (i.e., "payments" or "pay") in exchange for foods from FNS program participants.

Section 226.15(e) of the current regulations requires institutions to establish procedures to collect and maintain necessary program records. 

This Instruction sets forth the policy concerning recycling of milk and other meal components.