FNS Documents & Resources

On April 25, 2024, FNS published the final rule, Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This rule includes minor updates to the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program to better align Child Nutrition Program requirements. These updates represent continued progress toward supporting the nutrition quality of school meals, strengthening the Child Nutrition Programs, and advancing USDA’s commitment to nutrition security. 

This memorandum provides updated guidance on crediting tofu and soy yogurt products in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and extends previous guidance on crediting tofu and soy yogurt products to the Summer Food Service Program, as well as to the infant meal pattern in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Este afiche se utiliza para educar a los estudiantes de primaria sobre cómo seleccionar un almuerzo reembolsable bajo Ofrecer versus Servir.

Este afiche se utiliza para educar a los estudiantes de secundaria sobre cómo seleccionar un almuerzo reembolsable bajo Ofrecer versus Servir.

Este afiche se utiliza para educar a los estudiantes de escuela intermedia sobre cómo seleccionar un almuerzo reembolsable bajo Ofrecer versus Servir.

This poster is designed to educate high school students in selecting a reimbursable lunch under Offer versus Serve.

This poster is designed to educate middle school students in selecting a reimbursable lunch under Offer versus Serve.

This poster is designed to educate elementary school students  in selecting a reimbursable lunch under Offer versus Serve.

The term "Alternate Protein Product" is the name used by FNS to identify products meeting requirements set forth in Appendix A of the NSLP, SBP, SFSP, and the CACFP within the section entitled Alternate Protein Products.

This memorandum provides notice to CNP operators regarding Sections 740, 751, and 752 of Division A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, enacted on March 15, 2022.