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ResetResource | Policy Memos
    Procuring Local Meat, Poultry, Game and Eggs for Child Nutrition Programs
        Recently, FNS has received a number of questions related to buying local meat, poultry, game, and eggs; this memorandum seeks to clarify the regulatory requirements related to food safety and answer specific questions related to these products with a series of questions and answers.
          SP 01,CACFP 01, SFSP 01-2016
    11/20/2023
    Resource | Grants
    Farm to School State Formula Grant
        The FNS announces the "Farm to School State Formula Grant" established by the American Rescue Plan Act.
      11/01/2023
    Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
    Procuring Local Foods
        The resources on this page will help ensure child nutrition program operators have the resources and knowledge necessary to incorporate local foods into their day-to-day operations.
      10/30/2023
    Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
    Farm to School Resources
        Find resources to implement, sustain and maintain your farm to school program.
      10/30/2023
    Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
    Serving Traditional Indigenous Foods in Child Nutrition Programs
        FNS has a variety of resources to assist CNP operators in determining how traditional Indigenous foods may contribute toward a reimbursable meal.
      10/30/2023
    Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance
    FY 22 & FY 23 WIC FMNP eSolution (Benefit Delivery Modernization) Grant Summaries
        In FY 22 and FY 23, FNS awarded over $7.4 million in grants to 32 state agencies to support WIC FMNP eSolutions.
      09/26/2023
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    Improving the Shopping Experience
        We want WIC families to be able to shop simply and conveniently, just like other shoppers. FNS is supporting WIC state agencies as they modernize the shopping experience in store, online, and at farmers markets, through both funding and waivers.
      09/26/2023
    Resource | Fact Sheets
    Farm to School Fact Sheets
        Factsheets are available under the following topics: Farm to School Grant Program, Farm to School Program Resources, Local Food Resources, School Gardens, Farm to School in Tribal Communities, Food Safety, Producers, Farm to Preschool. Farm to Summer, State Agencies and Cooperative Extensions, En Español.
      08/29/2023
    Resource | Fact Sheets
    Overview: HARPC and HACCP
        This factsheet introduces concepts of Hazard Analysis Risk Based Preventative Control and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Plans.
          FNS-945
    08/29/2023
    Resource | Fact Sheets
    Food Safety Information and Resources for the Farm to School Community
        This fact sheet outlines a number of additional resources for those seeking to directly purchase or raise food products for school nutrition programs.
          FNS-943
    08/29/2023

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