PL 117-328 - Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act
[As Amended Through PL 117–328, Enacted Dec. 29, 2022]
To provide assistance to the states in the establishment, maintenance, operation and expansion of school lunch programs, and for other purposes.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program: Allocation of Funds for FY 2023
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide funding allocation amounts for all state agencies for FY 2023; to provide information on funding requirements and deadlines; and to serve as a reminder of important program requirements.
Child Nutrition: Questions and Answers related to COVID-19
USDA has issued a series of question and answer documents on flexibilities and waivers for the child nutrition programs intended to support effective operations and provide meals, while also supporting social distancing in order to reduce the exposure to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Operations for SY 2021-22 during COVID-19
This memorandum includes questions and answers intended to provide clarification on the operation of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program during implementation of alternative child nutrition program operations throughout school year 2021-22 due to the continued novel coronavirus public health emergency.
COVID-19 Waiver Requests Submitted Prior to December 31, 2020
This memorandum clarifies that individual state agency waiver requests submitted to FNS in calendar year 2020 requesting flexibilities in the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, Special Milk Program for Children and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program during the COVID-19 public health emergency that have not been approved or denied prior to Dec. 31, 2020, will no longer be considered active requests.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program: Allocation of Funds for FY 2022
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide funding allocation amounts for all state agencies for FY 2022; to provide information on funding requirements and deadlines; and to serve as a reminder of important program requirements.
Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021: Effect on Child Nutrition Programs - REVISED
This memorandum provides notice to child nutrition program operators regarding Sections 743, 764, 767, and 789 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 enacted on Dec. 21, 2020. This revised memorandum applies to state agencies administering, and local organizations operating the federal child nutrition programs. It is revised to correct the timeframe intended by Congress for Section 743.
Comment Request - Generic Clearance for the Special Nutrition Programs Quick Response Surveys (SNP QRS)
This collection is a revision of a currently approved collection to conduct short, quick-turnaround surveys of state and local agencies providing food, education, and other services in the Child Nutrition and Supplemental Nutrition and Safety programs administered at the federal level by the Food and Nutrition Service.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Waivers
FNS is allowing parents/guardians to pick-up FFVP foods and bring them home to their children.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Operations for SY 2020-21 during COVID-19
This memorandum includes questions and answers intended to provide clarification on the operation of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program during implementation of alternative child nutrition program operations throughout school year 2020-21 due to the continued COVID-19 public health emergency.