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Resource | Guidance Documents | FNS-GD-2019-0046 Guidance for Management Plans and Budgets

This handbook specifically focuses on plans for institutions (independent centers and sponsoring organizations) to conduct organized and fiscally responsible operations of the CACFP management plans outline the institution’s policies and procedures for administering and monitoring its own operations and those of its sponsored facilities.

05/03/2019
Resource | Guidance Documents | FNS-GD-2012-0001 Coordinated Review Effort Procedures Manual

An administrative review which refers to the Coordinated Review Effort is the initial comprehensive on-site evaluation by a state agency  of a school food authority participating in the National School Lunch Program, and includes both critical and general areas of review.

01/06/2012
Resource | Guidance Documents | FNS-GD-2011-0043 Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Program - A Handbook for Schools

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides all children in participating schools with a variety of free fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school day.  It is an effective and creative way of introducing fresh fruits and vegetables as healthy snack options. 

06/29/2011
Resource | Guidance Documents | FNS-GD-2007-0031 Child Nutrition Labeling for Juice Drinks and Juice Drink Products

This publication has been prepared for juice drink manufacturers.  It contains directions for calculating the contribution that a juice drink or juice drink product makes toward meeting meal pattern requirements for the child nutrition programs.  It also contains instructions on how to apply for and obtain approval of a label with a child nutrition (CN) statement. 

06/26/2007
Resource | Guidance Documents | FNS-GD-2005-0001 Child Nutrition Labeling for Nonmeat Products

This publication has been prepared for food manufacturers. It contains instructions on how to apply for and obtain approval of a label with a Child Nutrition (CN) statement.

01/06/2005
Resource | Guidance Documents Accommodating Children with Special Dietary Needs in the School Nutrition Programs

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

11/29/2001
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