P-EBT Assistance for Children in Schools School Year 2021-22
This document provides information to states to assist in the development of state plans to operate Pandemic EBT for school children.
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.
National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program Demonstration Projects to Evaluate Direct Certification with Medicaid
FNS is conducting additional demonstration projects to expand the evaluation of direct certification with Medicaid for both free and reduced price meal eligibility in NSLP and SBP.
Back to School
Renew, strengthen, energize, and nourish your school’s efforts to support healthy choices with these ready-to-go resources.
CN Flexibilities for Summer 2022 and School Year 2022-23
FNS is offering a suite of operational flexibilities that will be available to child nutrition programs for summer 2022 and school year 2022-23.
Local School Wellness Policies
Use these materials to bring your school community together to create strong school environments that support students’ growth, learning, and well-being.
Food Safety COVID-19 Resources
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.
State Guidance on Coronavirus P-EBT
USDA is committed to providing nutrition assistance to hard-hit families across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic. In support of President Biden’s call to action on hunger, USDA announced that it is increasing the Pandemic EBT benefit by approximately 15 percent, providing more money for low-income families and millions of children missing meals due to school and child care closures.
I'm New to Farm to School
I'm New to Farm to School is a place full of resources to help you to get your farm to school program growing.
School Meals Programs Comparison Table of Flexibilities for School Year 2021-22 and School Year 2022-23
FNS is offering this comparison table to assist state agencies and program operators as they transition from school year (SY) 2021-22 operations under COVID-19 nationwide waivers and flexibilities to operations designed around their own unique circumstances for SY 2022-23.