FNS Documents & Resources

The FNS Food Safety division develops education, instruction and technical assistance resources for individuals working in federally funded nutrition assistance programs such as the NSLP, SBP, CACFP, and SFSP. Many of these resources are created in partnership with the Institute of Child Nutrition.

This fact sheet outlines a number of additional resources for those seeking to directly purchase or raise food products for school nutrition programs.

For the 2023-24 school year, many families will need to fill out an application to find out if they can get free or reduced price meals.

Learn more about COVID-19 food safety resources available to FNS program operators including new resources for school nutrition professionals from the Institute of Child Nutrition. 

FNS has a long history of helping to end hunger, reduce diet-related diseases, and accelerate health equity. This report explains who we are, who we serve and highlights key work underway.

A set of three handouts on best practices to help you safely handle and store USDA foods at home.

This memorandum is meant to provide clarification and guidance on policies and procedures for donated food storage and distribution as they relate to product dating.

Accommodating children with special dietary needs in the School Nutrition Programs. Guidance for school food service staff.