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            National Women’s History Month: Celebrating FNS’ Unsung Heroines
      FNS employees dedicate their professional lives to ensuring everyone in America has access to delicious, nutritious food and science-based nutrition education. As we conclude Women’s History Month, we celebrate women working to keep our 16 nutrition assistance programs running smoothly for those who need them most.
      03/29/2024
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            Celebrating the Second Anniversary of the USDA Food and Nutrition Security Initiative
      USDA is proud to celebrate the second anniversary of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s vision to advance food and nutrition security.
      03/27/2024
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            Turnip the Beet on Summer Meals
      It’s award season! USDA is excited to highlight summer meal sponsors who go above and beyond to ensure children receive nutritious, appetizing meals.
      03/22/2024
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            Celebrating Black History Month by Advancing Nutrition Security and Health Equity
      Every February, the United States honors and celebrates the rich, cultural heritage of African Americans, including their triumphs and adversities that are integral to our nation’s history and success. To pay tribute to those who came before me and cultivate a better future for my three daughters, I share some of my journey to advance nutrition security and health equity through public service and highlight ways I hope each of you can join me in these efforts.
      02/01/2024
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            Two-Year Anniversary of Customer Experience Executive Order: Improving Access to Food and Nutrition
      The U.S. Department of Agriculture is committed to connecting all Americans with healthy, safe, affordable food sources. Towards fulfilling that commitment, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service has launched multiple customer experience initiatives since President Joe Biden issued in December 2021 the Executive Order directing federal agencies to improve the experience for customers accessing government services and benefits.
      01/31/2024
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            USDA Supports Tribal Communities in Celebrating Their Heritage Through School Meals
      What kid doesn’t enjoy eating their favorite dish in the school cafeteria? As a kid, I was always excited when broccoli cheese soup was on my school lunch menu! But, what if the foods that kids eat at home and in their community aren’t served in school?
      01/18/2024
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            Join us for Tomorrow’s Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Meeting
      There’s still time to register for tomorrow’s 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee meeting.
      01/18/2024
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            Register Today for Jan. 19th Meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
      The next meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will be held on Jan. 19, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.
      01/08/2024
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            Registration Now Open for Fourth Meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
      Registration is now open. HHS and USDA invite the public to participate in this important event by registering in advance to view the livestream.
      12/12/2023
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            Bridging the Gap in SNAP E&T
      The 2023 SNAP E&T State Institute, hosted by FNS, brought together 20 state SNAP agencies for a two-day event that aimed to assess and enhance their SNAP Employment and Training programs.
      10/16/2023
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            USDA Celebrates First Anniversary of the Historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
      One year after the historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health held on Sept. 28, 2022, FNS continues accelerating progress on the conference’s goals to end hunger, improve healthy eating and physical activity, and reduce diet-related diseases and disparities.
      09/28/2023
    Critical Need to Increase Food Security in Rural Alaska
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            Critical Need to Increase Food Security in Rural Alaska
      A key part of our work to end hunger, improve nutrition, increase physical activity, and reduce diet-related diseases is focusing on historically under-served areas, like rural and Tribal communities. Alaska, for instance, faces unique challenges.
      09/20/2023
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            Reflecting on and Improving on Tribal Programs at FNS
      For far too long, decisions about FDPIR were made for tribes rather than with tribes or even by tribes. But USDA is committed to turning that tide and making the future of FDPIR one marked by listening, understanding and collaboration.
      09/19/2023
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            Spring into Action for Hunger Action Month
      The first of September marks the start of Hunger Action Month. More than 13 million households in the United States were uncertain or unable to acquire food at some time during 2021. Through the Feds Feed Families program, USDA is taking action against hunger by donating canned food, fresh fruits, and vegetables to food banks and pantries.
      09/11/2023
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            Feds Feed Families During Hunger Action Month
      USDA's Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services is dedicated to advancing food and nutrition security through the administration of 16 federal nutrition assistance programs to ensure that every American, regardless of race, ethnicity, or background, has access to healthy, safe, affordable food. FNCS reaches 1 in 4 Americans through its programs.
      09/11/2023
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            Modernizing SNAP Transactions with Local Farmers
      Thanks to a partnership between USDA and the National Association of Farmers Market Nutrition Programs, direct marketing farmers are now able to accept SNAP payment online. The first direct marketing farmer enabled to accept SNAP online is River Queen Greens, a vegetable farm in New Orleans, Louisiana. SNAP online payments increase accessibility for River Queen Greens customers.
      08/10/2023
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            REMINDER: Registration Opens Tomorrow to Provide Oral Public Comments to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
      The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture invite the public to provide oral comments to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee virtually during its third meeting on Sept.12-13, 2023. Registration is required and will open tomorrow, Aug. 10, 2023, at 10 a.m. EST.
      08/09/2023
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            FNCS Supports Food Sovereignty of Tribal Nations
      Stacy Dean, FNCS Deputy Under Secretary , was inspired by how three tribes - Spirit Lake Sioux Tribe, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, and Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe - are dreaming big in terms of food sovereignty through FDIPR and SNAP.
      08/01/2023
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            Nutrition Security: Building on Our Work to Date and Accelerating Progress
      USDA’s 16 nutrition assistance programs reach one in four Americans over the course of a year, and they are some of the most far-reaching, powerful tools in the federal government to help ensure that everyone — of all demographic groups and life stages—experiences nutrition security.
      07/20/2023
    DGA Third Meeting Preview
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            Third Meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will be held on September 12-13, 2023, and will Include Oral Public Comments
      The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will hold its third meeting Sept. 12-13, 2023. The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture invite the public to participate in this important event via live webcast.
      07/18/2023

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