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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 | Webinars/Videos Creating Successful Assessment Plans

This webinar provides guidance to current Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grant applicants on creating successful assessment plans for grant proposals and projects. 

12/13/2023
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 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 Meal Talk Webinar Series

This interactive webinar series highlights resources and materials that address hot topics in school meals. FNS regional offices, state agencies, school food authorities and others who may be interested are invited to participate.  

11/07/2023
Resource | Webinars/Videos Meal Talk Celebrate Lunch Trays Many Ways Webinar

Team Nutrition staff and guest speakers from the Arizona Department of Education and Bellingham Public School, Washington shared strategies and success stories utilizing standardized recipes that incorporate cultural food preferences and locally grown foods. 

11/06/2023
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
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance Farm to School Resources

Find resources to implement, sustain and maintain your farm to school program. 

10/30/2023
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