Tools for Schools offers topic-specific policy and resource materials to assist schools in meeting the new nutrition standards. Refer to the latest regulations, find free nutrition education curricula, or get ideas for adding tasty, kid-friendly foods to enhance your school meals program.
The Crediting Handbook for the Child and Adult Care Food Program reflects the updated CACFP meal pattern requirements, which became effective October 2017.
Estos coloridos y atractivos boletines para padres de niños pequeños pueden ser compartidos por los proveedores de CACFP para comunicar información sobre temas populares de nutrición. Hay 15 boletines disponibles en inglés y español.
The Meats/Meat Alternates Tip Sheet is designed for program operators as a handy and easy-to-use reference on how to credit meats/meat alternates and incorporate them into the meal pattern requirements.
USDA continues to work with state child nutrition agencies to offer flexibilities in response to public health needs while still promoting nutritious meals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
These publications provide considerations, tips, best practices and sample menus for child nutrition operators who wish to distribute multiple meals at one time.
On March 7th, FNS hosted a live webinar for state agencies and FNS staff on an overview of summer 2023 non-congregate meal service in rural areas.
A webinar for state agencies and school food authority staff focused on the proposed rule Child Nutrition Programs: Community Eligibility Provision – Increasing Options for Schools.
Comparison table for CEP proposed rule: current requirements vs. proposed changes.
Added sugars provision of the Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns Consistent with the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans proposed rule.