This policy memorandum supersedes the previous version, as changes have been made to correct a regulatory citation and for clarification purposes. That said, this is a reminder to state agencies of the importance of ensuring compliance with the procurement requirements established in regulations affecting the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and Special Milk Program which became effective on Nov. 30, 2007.
On February 18, 2011, FNS issued child nutrition memorandum SP20 CACFP10 SFSP07-2011 addressing implementation of Section 361 of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, Full Use of Federal Funds.
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 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 includes several provisions related to Electronic Benefit Transfer in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
This document informs the public about a change in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans that affects the proposed rule "Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs'' issued by the Department of Agriculture and published in the Federal Register on Jan. 13, 2011.
This memo provides FNS policy clarification on serving zero benefit households through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program employment and training program.
This memorandum provides questions and answers to update the Child Nutrition Reauthorization 2010 implementation memorandum, Categorical Eligibility of Foster Children, dated Jan. 31, 2011.
This report summarizes the results of the school year 2008-09 application verification process for the NSLP and SBP. Each year, LEAs review a sample of applications that they approved for free or reduced-price school meal benefits at the start of the school year.
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 includes several changes affecting the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 clarifies requirements for participation in evaluations and research in the child nutrition programs. The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the implementation of this provision