FNS Documents & Resources

Healthy Eating Index scores range from 0 to 100 and are a measure of diet quality used to assess how well a set of foods aligns with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. A higher score is ideal. The FDPIR Food Package scores an 84. This is higher than the average U.S. diet, which scores a 59.

Check out this database to access vendor-specific product information for all direct delivered USDA Foods for the National School Lunch Program.

Provides information on food items available through TEFAP that may be acceptable to halal-observant communities. 

This page provides information on the items available through TEFAP that may be acceptable to kosher-observant communities.

See what fruits, vegetables, legumes, proteins, dairy, grains, and soups are available through TEFAP.

See what fruits, vegetables, proteins, legumes, grains, dairy, soups, and traditional foods are available through FDPIR.

USDA Foods Available List for CSFP.

Answers to some of the frequently asked questions about how TEFAP can support cultural and religious practices around food, particularly those serving kosher and halal observant communities.

This webinar provided state agencies and school districts instructions on how to navigate the USDA Foods Database to access vendor-specific product information, including nutrients, allergens, ingredients and certifications.

A document with questions and answers regarding the FDPIR Self-Determination Demonstration Project round two funds.