The USDA Food and Nutrition Service conducts a variety of studies, evaluations, and related activities that respond to the needs of policymakers and managers and help ensure that nutrition assistance programs achieve their goals effectively. This plan provides short descriptions of projects that are expected to launch in fiscal year (FY) 2025.
It reflects decisions by FNS program and research staff and leadership on the best use of available research funding to meet current information needs that are aligned with agency priorities to improve program efficiency, integrity, and nutrition. FNS developed this plan in consultation with the agencies of the Research, Education, and Economics (REE) Mission Area.
State agency summaries for the non-competitive Technology Innovation Grants (nTIGs) awarded FY 21.
Support children, train staff, and meet CACFP meal pattern requirements to successfully serve meals “family style” with these new resources.
This memorandum provides updated guidance on crediting tofu and soy yogurt products in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and extends previous guidance on crediting tofu and soy yogurt products to the Summer Food Service Program, as well as to the infant meal pattern in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
¡Es la hora del desayuno! Planificador de menús de desayunos para el Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos para niños de 3 a 18 años de edad.
¡Preparemos una merienda! Planificador de menús de meriendas para el Programa de Alimentos para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos para niños de 3 a 18 años de edad.
Check out this easy-to-use menu planner and recipe booklet for Child and Adult Care Food Program operators who provide breakfast meals for children 3–18 years of age.