FNS Documents & Resources

The USDA, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) coordinates with State agencies, Tribal Nations, and voluntary organizations as they develop disaster nutrition assistance strategies before, during, and after disasters and emergencies.

USDA’s approach to tackling food and nutrition insecurity emphasizes equity to ensure our efforts serve all populations.

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

This fact sheet outlines a number of additional resources for those seeking to directly purchase or raise food products for school nutrition programs.

Summer Food, Summer Moves is a fun, hands-on resource kit designed to get kids and families excited about healthy eating and physical activity during the summer months. 

The Farm to School Census checklist has suggestions for school food authorities to prepare for the Farm to School Census.

The Meats/Meat Alternates Tip Sheet is designed for program operators as a handy and easy-to-use reference on how to credit meats/meat alternates and incorporate them into the meal pattern requirements.

I'm New to Farm to School is a place full of resources to help you to get your farm to school program growing. 

Serving Up MyPlate is a collection of classroom materials that helps elementary school teachers integrate nutrition education into Math, Science, English Language Arts, and Health. This yummy curriculum introduces the importance of eating from all five food groups using the MyPlate icon and a variety of hands–on activities. Students also learn the importance of physical activity to staying healthy.

This factsheet highlights how a variety of healthy foods from each MyPlate food group are included as part of a school lunch. Learn about ways to help children make healthy food and beverage choices at school.