The purpose of this report is to illustrate the types and amounts of foods being prescribed within the WIC food package for each category of participants. This report does not provide information on redemption of the food prescriptions, or on actual food consumption; at this time, comprehensive data are available only on food prescriptions.
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the impact of these modifications on the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
This memorandum is to clarify the appropriate actions a processor must take when errors are discovered on monthly performance reports.
We would like to thank all of the Regions and State agencies for their 2006 Building for the Future Awards nominations in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. These awards are designed to recognize state agencies and sponsoring organizations whose practices, in one of five management areas, go beyond basic program requirements.
The Department announces adjusted income eligibility guidelines to be used by state agencies in determining the income eligibility of persons applying to participate in the WIC program. These income eligibility guidelines are to be used in conjunction with the WIC regulations.
The VENA Guidance is intended to guide WIC state agencies in developing policies and procedures related to all aspects of nutrition assessment.
This policy memorandum updates the guidance provided in Final WIC Policy Memorandum #2006-4, regarding the implementation of the WIC Vendor Cost Containment Interim Rule, published in the Federal Register on Nov. 29, 2005.
FNS has reviewed the issue of whether a facility that receives tax credits under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credits program meets the exception to the institution rule as being federally subsidized housing for the elderly pursuant to the Food Stamp Act of 1977.
It has come to our attention that a number of state agencies and school food authorities are failing to maintain appropriate records for procurement transactions occurring in connection with the child nutrition programs.
This policy provides clarification regarding state agencies that operate treatment centers and rehabilitation programs on not requiring licenses to operate as Food Stamp Program.