FNS Documents & Resources

Decision tree to help determine how to get your product considered for USDA Food distribution programs.

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

The USDA Foods Toolkit is a collection of valuable resources to assist child nutrition professionals in effectively using their USDA Food entitlement and to help them educate students, staff, and the community about the healthy contributions that USDA Foods provide to their meal programs.

The System Integrity Review Tool is a valuable instrument for both state agency and federal SNAP staff to evaluate whether a system meets SNAP functional requirements.

See what foods are available for your menus next school year!

The CAM Toolkit was made available to federal, state, and local agencies through collaboration among the US Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families and Office of Child Support Enforcement, FNS, and representatives from the States of Kansas and Texas. 

This webinar provided an overview of the USDA Foods Processing program and shared some tips on how to effectively manage USDA Foods diverted to processors.

General information and helpful tips are provided on utilizing the web based supply chain management system for FNS food assistance program operators.  

FNS performed an inventory of EBT procurements and conducted a few interviews with some States and EBT processors.  As a results, we developed a technical assistance document with lessons learned and best practices on EBT re-procurements.  

A compilation of resources for operators of USDA Foods in Schools and child nutrition programs.