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Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Professional Standards: Resources

These resources provide school nutrition professionals with the knowledge and tools to implement and meet the professional standards requirements within their programs.

11/03/2023
Resource | Webinars/Videos Level Up Your Professional Standards Tracking

In this webinar, Team Nutrition staff review the basic features of the Professional Standards Training Tracker Tool and highlight some of the latest updates to the tool, including the certifications feature.

11/02/2023
Resource | Info Sheets Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE)

Broad-based categorical eligibility is a policy that makes most households categorically eligible for SNAP because they qualify for a non-cash TANF or state maintenance of effort funded benefit.

11/02/2023
Landing 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
Resource | Webinars/Videos Supporting Kosher and Halal-Observant Communities Through TEFAP

FNS hosted a webinar to provide state agencies and food banks with information about how TEFAP can support cultural and religious practices around food, particularly those serving kosher and halal observant communities. The webinar featured panelists from state agencies and food banks who have successfully implemented processes to serve these specific communities.

09/13/2023
Resource | Product Information Household Programs USDA Foods Product Information Sheets: Proteins

This page includes links to all the household USDA Foods Product Information Sheets for the protein food group. 

08/31/2023
Resource | Product Information Household Programs USDA Foods Product Information Sheets: Fruits

This page includes links to all the household USDA Foods Product Information Sheets for the fruits food group. 

08/30/2023
Resource | Product Information Household Programs USDA Foods Product Information Sheets: Grains

This page contains links to the household Programs USDA Foods Product Information Sheets in the grains food group. 

08/30/2023
Basic page Families/Caregivers
08/10/2023
Resource | Webinars/Videos Procurement and Storage Strategies for Kosher Observant TEFAP Participants

FNS hosted a second webinar to provide program stakeholders with additional information on supporting kosher observant communities through TEFAP. 

08/10/2023
Page updated: October 14, 2021