Cherokee Nation
Good News! SUN Bucks is Available in Your Location
- Website: Summer EBT Program
- Hotline: 539-234-3265 or 800-256-0671 ext. 5275
- Email: wicsebtc@cherokee.org
Resource | Policy Memos
Procuring Local Meat, Poultry, Game and Eggs for Child Nutrition Programs
Recently, FNS has received a number of questions related to buying local meat, poultry, game, and eggs; this memorandum seeks to clarify the regulatory requirements related to food safety and answer specific questions related to these products with a series of questions and answers.
SP 01,CACFP 01, SFSP 01-2016
11/20/2023
Landing
Infant Formula
Many families rely on infant formula to feed their babies. Infant formula can provide important nutrients for your baby’s growth and development. Some FNS programs – including CACFP, SNAP, and WIC – provide access to formula to support healthy infant development. USDA is committed to ensuring that FNS program participants always have access to the formula they need.
09/21/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
Federal Actions to Support Access to Infant Formula
The USDA, FDA, and other federal partners continue to work diligently to protect the health infants who are fed using infant formula.
09/21/2023
Resource | Fact Sheets
Food Safety Information and Resources for the Farm to School Community
This fact sheet outlines a number of additional resources for those seeking to directly purchase or raise food products for school nutrition programs.
FNS-943
08/29/2023
Resource | Fact Sheets
Food Safety Frequently Asked Questions
"Food Safety Frequently Asked Questions: The Food Safety Modernization Act and its Impact on Farm to School Activities": This document includes common questions related to food safety when purchasing locally grown and raised food products directly from producers as well as food safety considerations for edible campus gardens.
FNS-942
08/29/2023
Basic page
Team Nutrition Garden Resources
Team Nutrition has several resources to connect nutrition education to school and child care gardens, local farms, and farmers markets.
04/27/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
CN Flexibilities for Summer 2022 and School Year 2022-23
FNS is offering a suite of operational flexibilities that will be available to child nutrition programs for summer 2022 and school year 2022-23.
09/22/2022
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
CACFP SY 2022-23 Comparison Table
FNS is offering this comparison table to assist state agencies and program operators as they transition from operations under COVID-19 nationwide waivers to operations designed around their own unique circumstances.
09/12/2022
Resource | Nutrition Education
Dig In! Standards-Based Nutrition Education from the Ground Up
Explore a world of possibilities in the garden and on your plate using ten inquiry-based lessons that engage 5th and 6th graders in growing, harvesting, tasting, and learning about fruits and vegetables.
07/25/2022
Resource | Webinars/Videos
Overview of the Keep Kids Fed Act and New Supply Chain Assistance Funding
A webinar for state agencies providing an overview of provisions included in the new Keep Kids Fed Act legislation and Supply Chain Assistance funding.
07/06/2022