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Resource | Research, Analysis & Background | Food/Nutrient Analysis
Assessing the Nutritional Quality of the FDPIR Food Package
This analysis helps to estimate the nutritional quality of the 2022 FDPIR food package 'as offered' using the Healthy Eating Index scoring algorithm. This will provide an update to the first HEI estimate of the 2014 FDPIR food package. The project also aims to estimate the HEIs of the food packages 'as delivered' to participants.
04/04/2024
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FDPIR Nutrition Education
FDPIR administering agencies are responsible for providing nutrition education to participants. Federal administrative funding is available for these activities, which can include individual nutrition counseling, cooking demonstrations, nutrition classes, and the dissemination of information on how USDA Foods may be used to contribute to a nutritious diet.
04/02/2024
Resource | Policy Memos
SFMNP Income Eligibility Guidelines (2024-25)
This policy memorandum transmits the 2024-25 Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) for the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).
03/26/2024
Resource | Webinars/Videos
2024 National Multi-Food Warehouse Transition Status Update
A summary of the current warehouse transition and what states/ITO’s receiving multi-food deliveries need to know about what comes next.
03/13/2024
Resource | Federal Register Documents
Child Nutrition Programs: Income Eligibility Guidelines (2024-2025)
This notice announces the Department's annual adjustments to the Income Eligibility Guidelines to be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals, free milk, and Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer benefits for the period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
02/20/2024
Resource | Policy Memos
CSFP: Income Guidelines for 2024
This memorandum transmits the 2024 income guidelines for state agencies and tribes in determining the eligibility of individuals applying to participate in CSFP.
02/07/2024
Resource | History
FDPIR Food Package Review Work Group Minutes
Meeting and conference call notes from the FDPIR Food Package Review Work Group.
11/08/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
National Processing Agreement Approved Processors
List of NPA approved processors for USDA Foods in Schools by school year.
11/02/2023
Resource | Product Information
Processor Material Prices
The average material prices are listed by school year and used by processors participating in the USDA Foods processing program.
10/31/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
CSFP Order Planning Tool
Use the CSFP State and Local Agency Order Planning Tool for the CSFP Food Package.
10/20/2023