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Resource | Policy Initial Implementation Memo: Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final Rule

This memorandum provides initial implementation guidance for the Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final Rule. This memorandum applies to state agencies administering and school food authorities, institutions and sponsors implementing the NSLP, SBP, CACFP, and SFSP.

08/23/2023
Resource | Federal Register Documents Final Rule: Child Nutrition Program Integrity

This action implements statutory requirements and policy improvements to strengthen administrative oversight and operational performance of the Child Nutrition Programs.

08/23/2023
Resource | Grants FY 2023 Team Nutrition Grant Supporting Nutrition Education for School-Aged Children

On Aug.16, 2023, FNS announced the award of $9.4 million in federal funding for the FY 2023 Team Nutrition Grant for Supporting Nutrition Education for School-Aged Children.

08/16/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Team Nutrition Training Grants

New grant opportunity available for State agencies that administer the National School Lunch Program and/or Child and Adult Care Food Program At-Risk Afterschool Meals and Outside School Hours Care Centers and School Food Authorities.

08/16/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Manual de acreditación para el CACFP

El Manual de acreditación para el Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos (CACFP, por sus siglas en inglés) refleja los requisitos actualizados del patrón de comidas del CACFP.

FNS-425-S
08/07/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Grain-Based Desserts in the CACFP

These worksheets can be used to empower CACFP providers and operators with the knowledge, skills and expertise to implement CACFP meal pattern requirements.

FNS-658
07/27/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Postres a base de granos en el Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos

Estas hojas de capacitación se pueden usar para capacitar a los proveedores y operadores del Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos (CACFP, por sus siglas en inglés) con el conocimiento, las habilidades y la experiencia para implementar los requisitos del patrón de comidas del CACFP.

FNS-658-S
07/27/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Serving Adult Participants in the CACFP

These worksheets can be used to empower Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) providers and operators with the knowledge, skills and expertise to implement CACFP meal pattern requirements. 

FNS-898
07/27/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Sirviendo a los participantes adultos en el Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos del USDA

Estas hojas de capacitación se pueden usar para fortalecer el conocimiento, las habilidades y la experiencia de los proveedores y los operadores del Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos (CACFP, por sus siglas en inglés) para implementar los requisitos del patrón de comidas del CACFP.

FNS-898-S
07/27/2023
Resource | Research, Analysis & Background | Assessing/Improving Operations Results of USDA's FNS-Administered SFA Survey II on Supply Chain Disruption and Student Participation

​The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted school meal operations and has contributed to lasting supply chain issues affecting the cost and availability of food and labor. The School Food Authority Survey II on Supply Chain Disruption and Student Participation was administered to all SFAs operating child nutrition programs in schools to gather information on the impacts of continued supply chain disruptions and the return to standard operations during SY 2022–23.

07/25/2023
Page updated: October 14, 2021