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Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Updates to the School Nutrition Standards

This final rule - Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns Consistent with the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans - is the next step in continuing the science-based improvement of school meals and advancing USDA’s commitment to nutrition security.

04/24/2024
Resource | Infographics Changes to the SNAP Time Limit

By law, certain adults without dependents can only receive SNAP benefits beyond three months in a three-year period unless they meet specific work requirements. We refer to this as the “time limit.”

04/18/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Family Style Meal Service With Children in the CACFP Training Materials

Support children, train staff, and meet CACFP meal pattern requirements to successfully serve meals “family style” with these new resources.

FNS-1010
12/06/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance Summer EBT Eligibility & Certification Flowcharts and Program Timeline

Technical assistance resources for Summer EBT implementing agencies to determine eligibility and meet program implementation deadlines. 

12/05/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance ¡Es la hora del desayuno!

¡Es la hora del desayuno! Planificador de menús de desayunos para el Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos para niños de 3 a 18 años de edad.

FNS-902-S
11/28/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance It’s Breakfast Time!

Check out this easy-to-use menu planner and recipe booklet for Child and Adult Care Food Program operators who provide breakfast meals for children 3–18 years of age.

FNS-902
11/27/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance USDA Foods Database

Check out this database to access vendor-specific product information for all direct delivered USDA Foods for the National School Lunch Program.

11/09/2023
Resource | Webinars/Videos 2023 Farm to School Census School Food Authority Webinar

On Oct. 12, 2023, Mathematica and DIR hosted a webinar for all school food authorities (SFAs) and relevant partners who participate in farm to school activity and are working to complete the 2023 Farm to School Census.

11/07/2023
Resource | Webinars/Videos 2023 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant: State Formula Grants Webinar

2023 Farm to School Grants - State Formula Grant Reporting Webinar

10/31/2023
Page updated: October 14, 2021