Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE)
Broad-based categorical eligibility is a policy that makes most households categorically eligible for SNAP because they qualify for a non-cash TANF or state maintenance of effort funded benefit.
Local Meat in Schools
This factsheet gives examples, tips, and information for putting local meat on school menus.
USDA Foods: A Resource for Maximizing Food Budgets To Buy Local
This factsheet explains how USDA Foods support the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the school meal pattern requirements to make it easier for schools to prepare healthy meals using local foods.
Selling Local Food to Schools: A Resource for Producers
This factsheet reviews best practices for producers to learn about how to sell local food to schools.
USDA DoD Fresh Program: A Source for Locally Grown Produce
This fact sheet provides information on how to use USDA DoD Fresh to purchase local produce.
Summer Feeding Requirements - Summer 2022 Comparison Table
FNS is offering this comparison table to assist state agencies and program operators as they transition from operations under COVID-19 nationwide waivers to operations designed around their own unique circumstances.
CACFP SY 2022-23 Comparison Table
FNS is offering this comparison table to assist state agencies and program operators as they transition from operations under COVID-19 nationwide waivers to operations designed around their own unique circumstances.
USDA Foods Available List for SY 2023
See what foods are available for your menus next school year!
USDA Foods Database
This initiative introduces new reporting requirements for USDA vendors regarding reporting of nutrition, allergen, and ingredient information for USDA Foods in Schools.