FNS Documents & Resources

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.

FNS is proposing to amend its regulations to make access and parity improvements within several food distribution programs, including the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, and USDA Foods disaster response.

FNS is proposing to amend its regulations to make access and parity improvements within several food distribution programs, including the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, The Emergency Food Assistance Program, and USDA Foods disaster response.

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.

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

Form FNS-674 is used to request access to the USDA Food Program Reporting System (FPRS).  

Form FNS-101: Participation in Food Programs - by Race 

Form FNS-667 is used by state agencies to report use of TEFAP administrative funds.  

Form FNS-57 is used by consignees to report overages and shortages in a shipment and commodities damaged in transit.

State agencies apply for reimbursement using Form FSA-21, submitted to the appropriate FNS regional office for approval.