FNS Documents & Resources

This factsheet reviews best practices for producers to learn about how to sell local food to schools.

This fact sheet presents effective strategies for supporting community food systems.

This gallery features nutrition related grant opportunities that ITOs and FDPIR program operators may be eligible to apply for. Grants are a great way to secure funding to pursue specific nutrition-related projects and initiatives.

This fact sheet, available in both English and Spanish, reviews the steps to successfully integrate local food in child nutrition programs.

This factsheet explains how USDA Foods support the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the school meal pattern requirements to make it easier for schools to prepare healthy meals using local foods.

​The Turnip the Beet Award recognizes outstanding summer meal program sponsors across the nation who work hard to offer high quality meals to children that are appetizing, appealing, and nutritious during the summer months.

Use these resources to share the benefits of a school breakfast in your community.

This fact sheet features the various paths a school can take to bring local foods into the cafeteria with your next food purchase. 

Seminarios web: Conversando sobre comidas

Team Nutrition provides nutrition education, meal pattern training, and technical assistance resources for state agencies administering the USDA child nutrition programs.