FNS Documents & Resources

USDA Foods in Schools product information sheets with description and WBSCM ID for vegetables. 

The "I Speak" resource document is available to help identify the primary language of non-English speakers. 

The ongoing infant formula shortage due to supply chain issues, which worsened due to a major formula recall in February 2022, has left many CACFP operators concerned about access to formula and their options for safely feeding infants in their care.  

Each year we ask child nutrition professionals to inspire other foodservice professionals and submit a picture of your most creative meal utilizing USDA Foods.  With more than 200 USDA Foods items available, we want to highlight each food group and the innovative ways in which they can be used.

USDA Foods in Schools Product Information Sheets containing USDA Foods description and WBSCM ID for other foods. 

In school year 2013-14, FNS introduced the unified administrative review and a 3-year review cycle. Since then, FNS has received feedback about the difficulties of the shorter review cycle, both for the state agencies conducting the reviews, and for school food authorities preparing for and responding to reviews.