Check out this database to access vendor-specific product information for all direct delivered USDA Foods for the National School Lunch Program.
Use a food thermometer to check for the safe minimum internal temperature.
The following videos are available to demonstrate functionality and provide tutorials for specific activities in IFMS.
The Integrated Food Management System replaces the legacy, Automated Inventory System. IFMS consolidates food distribution transactions into a seamless, easy-to-use cloud-based platform.
El virus estomacal: lo que el personal de la escuela debe saber
Learn more about COVID-19 food safety resources available to FNS program operators including new resources for school nutrition professionals from the Institute of Child Nutrition.
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will discontinue the requirement for vendors to use high security seals to secure USDA Foods deliveries as of July 1, 2023.
This webinar provided state agencies and school districts instructions on how to navigate the USDA Foods Database to access vendor-specific product information, including nutrients, allergens, ingredients and certifications.
Active IFMS users can access instructional materials, forms, and helpful references through the IFMS application. These materials are regularly updated to reflect the latest system changes with each release.
A resource on preserving locally harvested produce in school meals includes information about facility and personnel considerations and product flow and handling.