FNS Documents & Resources

These questions and answers provide guidance for recently published transitional standards for milk, whole grains and sodium.

These questions and answers provide guidance for recently published transitional standards for milk, whole grains and sodium.

National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program sodium limits and timeline

The State of Origin data report for each fiscal year includes information on states where USDA purchased foods in that year. Learn where your USDA Foods are likely to come from, and what the top food is in your state!

Meal pattern chart for the National School Lunch Program

A webinar overview on the Transitional Standards for Milk, Sodium, and Whole Grains for Industry Partners. 

Webinar on transitional rule for state agencies & school food authorities.

This notice announces the Department's annual adjustments to the Income Eligibility Guidelines to be used in determining eligibility for free and reduced price meals and free milk for the period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. 

This memorandum transmits the 2022 Income Guidelines for state agencies and Indian Tribal Organizations in determining the eligibility of individuals applying to participate in CSFP.

School meals are one of the most important tools for ensuring children have access to healthy and nutritious food. USDA strengthened school meal standards in 2012. Research on the impact of these changes emphasizes why we must support nutritious school meals.