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Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2005-0011 Reminder about Storage and Handling of Dried Fruits, Fruit/Nut Trail Mix, Grains and Grain Products

FDD has received several complaints recently about dried fruit and grain products that became infested in storage. Therefore, it is imperative that dried fruit and grain products are distributed to the end user as soon as possible after receipt from the vendor to avoid problems with infestation.

03/08/2005
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2005-0008 Distinction between "Reservations" and "Land Held in Trust"

This memorandum provides guidance on the distinction between “reservations” and “land held in trust” or “trust land.”

FD-043
02/23/2005
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2005-0007 Direct Certification and Direct Verification for National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs

The Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 allows children to be certified as eligible for free meals under the NSLP and the SBP based on participation in other programs authorized under the Food Stamp Act of 1977, as amended. No further application by the child’s household is necessary.

FD-045
02/23/2005
Resource | Forms AD-1049: USDA Certification Regarding Drug-Free Work Place Requirements Alternative I - For Grantees Other than Individuals

FNS Form AD-1049 is the USDA Certification Regarding Drug-Free Work Place Requirements (GRANTS) Alternative I - For Grantees Other than Individuals

AD-1049
12/04/2003
Resource | Forms FSA-21: Public Voucher - Commodity Programs

State agencies apply for reimbursement using Form FSA-21, submitted to the appropriate FNS regional office for approval. 

FSA-21
03/11/2003
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2000-0011 Collaboration between WIC and CSFP State and Local Agencies

This memorandum is intended to provide Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and Commodity Food Program state agencies with guidance for more effective management of these programs in areas where both WIC and CSFP operate.

WIC Policy Memorandum # 2000-5
08/31/2000
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-1994-0004 Food Distribution on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

The purpose of this policy memorandum is to provide clarification that FDPIR meets the regulatory requirements as an automatic income eligibility program for purposes of WIC program income determination.

WIC 1994-5
05/03/1994
Resource | Guidance Documents | FNS-GD-1988-0013 Eligibility of Schools and Institutions to Participate in School Nutrition Programs

Occasionally, applications for participation in the School Nutrition Programs may be received from organizations that do not clearly meet the definition of “school.”

06/06/1988
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