FNS Documents & Resources

Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
USDA/USDC Authorized Labels and Manufacturers

CN numbers that appear on the valid list apply to the CN logo and crediting statement only. It is the manufacturer's responsibility to ensure that the product label meets all over federal labeling requirements.

Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
Food Manufacturers/Industry

CN Labeling policies and procedures are provided here (QC requirements and compliance, reviews, program manuals, tips for submitting CN Labels, and the manufacturer's product formulation statement).

Resource | Recipes
Team Nutrition Recipes
Resource | Success Stories
USDA Foods in Schools Photo Contest

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.

Resource | Product Information
NSLP USDA Foods Product Information Sheets - Fruits

USDA Foods Description - WBSCM ID

Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
Nutrition Standards for School Meals

This page contains regulations, policy memos, and other guidance materials relating to the nutrition standards for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

Resource | Info Sheets
NSLP USDA Foods Product Information Sheets - Grains

USDA Foods Description - WBSCM ID

Resource | Info Sheets
School Lunch and Breakfast Sodium Limits and Timeline

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

Resource | Info Sheets
National School Lunch Program Meal Pattern Chart

Meal pattern chart for the National School Lunch Program

Resource | Grants
Prior Year NSLP Equipment Assistance Grants