FNS Documents & Resources

This updated memorandum provides guidance to Indigenous communities on incorporating traditional Indigenous foods that meet CNP meal pattern requirements and includes an updated and expanded list of traditional Indigenous foods that credit the same as similar foods currently listed in the Food Buying Guide for child nutrition programs.

FNS has a variety of resources to assist CNP operators in determining how traditional Indigenous foods may contribute toward a reimbursable meal.

This is the official list of the only tools authorized to certify schools as eligible for the additional performance-based reimbursement.

This information is provided to assist state agencies, school food authorities, and local schools with the selection of a software program that has been USDA-approved for nutrient analyses required in the school meal programs.

Los consejos para las carnes/sustitutos de carne les ofrecen a los operadores del programa una referencia con información útil y fácil de usar sobre cómo acreditar las carnes/sustitutos de carne e incorporarlas según los requisitos del patrón de comidas. 

Check out the three-part "Crediting Grains in the Child Nutrition Programs", the final three tip sheets of the "Crediting in the Child Nutrition Programs" tip sheet series! Use these as a quick reference and get to know the grains requirements across all the child nutrition programs.

The Vegetables Tip Sheet is designed for program operators as a handy and easy-to-use reference on how to credit vegetables and incorporate them into the meal pattern requirements.

The Fruits Tip Sheet is designed for program operators as a handy and easy-to-use reference on how to credit fruits and incorporate them into the meal pattern requirements.

These interactive webinars for the Child and Adult Care Food Program focus on tactics and techniques trainers can use to empower program operators with the knowledge and skills needed to provide high-quality meals and snacks.