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Resource | Newsletters

The Dirt: Farm to School e-Letter

The Dirt is the Patrick Leahy Farm to School program monthly e-Letter with updates, webinar info, relevant news, and field notes. 

Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance

Crediting Grains in Child Nutrition Programs Tip Sheets

Check out the three-part "Crediting Grains in the Child Nutrition Programs", the final three tip sheets of the "Crediting in the Child Nutrition Programs" tip sheet series! Use these as a quick reference and get to know the grains requirements across all the child nutrition programs.

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Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance

Summer Food, Summer Moves Resource Kit

Summer Food, Summer Moves is a fun, hands-on resource kit designed to get kids and families excited about healthy eating and physical activity during the summer months. 

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Resource | Technical Assistance

Farm to School Grant Modification Request Template

This template is intended for all active Farm to School grantees requesting a budget modification or project work plan revision for their projects. Grantees can use this template to clearly identify requested line-item changes and demonstrate their impact on the project budget. 

Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance

Crediting Tip Sheets in Child Nutrition Programs

Check out how to credit fruit and vegetables in child nutrition programs.

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WIC How to Apply

To apply to be a WIC participant, you will need to contact your state or local agency to set up an appointment. Check out your state's website or call the toll-free number. When you call to set up an appointment, someone will tell you the location nearest your home and what you need to bring with you.

Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance

IFMS Release Updates

IFMS continues to evolve based on user feedback and releases to provide fixes and enhancements are scheduled every six to eight weeks.

Resource | Newsletters

IFMS NewsWatch

IFMS NewsWatch e-Letters provide monthly updates about the Integrated Food Management System, including recent transition activities, ongoing development, user resources, and tips for new users to prepare for IFMS.

Resource | Policy Memos

FDPIR Administrative Match Waiver for Substantial Burden Memorandum

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on submitting an administrative match waiver request for substantial burden [substantial burden waiver]. 

Resource | Waivers

Flexibilities to Support Outreach, Innovation, and Modernization

Through ARPA, USDA received waiver authority to support WIC and FMNP outreach, innovation, and modernization. Waivers are currently available to support WIC online shopping and ARPA funded projects.