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Resource | Federal Register Documents Serious Deficiency Process in the CACFP and SFSP

This rulemaking proposes important modifications to make the application of serious deficiency procedures in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program consistent, effective, and in line with current requirements under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. 

02/21/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Streamlining Program Requirements and Improving Integrity in the SFSP

USDA is implementing regulatory changes to the SFSP that simplify program requirements and improve the customer experience.

11/09/2023
Resource | Webinars/Videos Supporting Kosher and Halal-Observant Communities Through TEFAP

FNS hosted a webinar to provide state agencies and food banks with information about how TEFAP can support cultural and religious practices around food, particularly those serving kosher and halal observant communities. The webinar featured panelists from state agencies and food banks who have successfully implemented processes to serve these specific communities.

09/13/2023
Resource | FAQs/Q&As Supporting Kosher and Halal Communities Through TEFAP FAQs

Answers to some of the frequently asked questions about how TEFAP can support cultural and religious practices around food, particularly those serving kosher and halal observant communities.

06/15/2023
Resource | Research, Analysis & Background | Report to Congress Multi-Agency Task Force to Provide Coordination and Direction for USDA Foods Programs, July 2018 – December 2020

The Agricultural Act of 2014 required the establishment of a Multi-Agency Task Force to provide coordination and direction for USDA Foods administered by FNS. FNS submits this report to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture.

04/28/2023
Resource | Research, Analysis & Background | Report to Congress Multi-Agency Task Force to Provide Coordination and Direction for USDA Foods Programs, January 2021 - July 2022

The Agricultural Act of 2014 required the establishment of a Multi-Agency Task Force to provide coordination and direction for USDA Foods administered by FNS. FNS submits this report covering the period of January 2021 through July 2022 to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture.

04/28/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Revisions to Meal Patterns Consistent with the 2020 DGAs - Proposed Rule - CACFP & SFSP Impact

Provisions in the proposed rule that could impact CACFP and/or SFSP.

03/29/2023
Resource | FAQs/Q&As Q&As FDPIR Self-Determination Demonstration Project Round 2

A document with questions and answers regarding the FDPIR Self-Determination Demonstration Project round two funds.

01/18/2023
Resource | Webinars/Videos Streamlining Program Requirements and Improving Integrity in the SFSP Webinar

This webinar provides an overview of USDA child nutrition programs’ final rule, Streamlining Program Requirements and Improving Integrity in the Summer Food Service Program.

10/03/2022
Resource | Federal Register Documents Final Rule: Streamlining Program Requirements and Improving Integrity in the SFSP

This rulemaking amends the SFSP regulations to strengthen program integrity by clarifying, simplifying, and streamlining program administration to facilitate compliance with program requirements. 

09/19/2022
Page updated: October 14, 2021