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ResetResource | Fact Sheets
    Schools Meeting the New Meal Standards
        Going into the 2013-2014 School Year, the vast majority of schools are successfully meeting the updated meal standards which offer children more whole grains, fruits, and vegetables; low-fat milk; and less salty and fatty foods.
      09/27/2013
    Resource | Fact Sheets
    Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in School Summary Chart
        Nutrition Standards for All Foods Sold in School, Smart Snacks in Schools
      09/27/2013
    Resource | Fact Sheets
    USDA Foods During Disaster
        USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) supplies USDA Foods to disaster relief organizations such as the Red Cross and the Salvation Army for congregate feeding or househole distribution.
      09/23/2013
    Resource | Info Sheets
    Smart Snacks in School: Fundraisers
        The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 directed the USDA to establish nutrition standards for all foods and beverages sold to students in school during the school day, including foods sold through school fundraisers. The new Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards will help schools to make the healthy choice the easy choice by offering students more of the foods and beverages we should be encouraging – whole grains, fruits and vegetables, leaner protein, lower-fat dairy – while limiting foods with too much sugar, fat and salt.
      08/01/2013
    Resource | Info Sheets
    Smart Snacks in School: Beverage Options
        The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 directed the USDA to establish science-based nutrition standards for all foods and beverages sold to students in school during the school day. The new Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards will help schools to make the healthy choice the easy choice by offering students more of the foods and beverages we should be encouraging —whole grains, fruits and vegetables, leaner protein, low-fat dairy, while limiting foods with too much sugar, fat and salt.
      08/01/2013
    Resource | Info Sheets
    Smart Snacks in School: Flexibility for Entrees Served as Part of National School Lunch and School Breakfast
        The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 directed the USDA to establish nutrition standards for all foods and beverages sold to students in school during the school day. The new Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards will help schools to make the healthy choice the easy choice by offering students more of the foods and beverages we should be encouraging – whole grains, fruits and vegetables, leaner protein, lower-fat dairy – while limiting foods with too much sugar, fat and salt.
      08/01/2013
    Resource | Fact Sheets
    Fact Sheet: Athletic Programs and Afterschool Meal Service
      06/14/2013
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    Fact Sheet: Using DoD Fresh to Purchase Local Produce
        The Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program allows schools to use their USDA Foods entitlement dollars to buy fresh produce. The program, operated by DoD’s Defense Logistics Agency, began in SY 1994-95 as a pilot in eight states. As of 2013, schools in 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam participate; schools are anticipated to receive more than $100 million worth of produce through the program during SY 2012-13.
      06/13/2013
    Resource | Fact Sheets
    The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program
        The SNAP Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program Interim Rule was published in the Federal Register on April 5, 2013
      05/08/2013
    Resource | Fact Sheets
    Office of Emergency Management
        Nothing is more important than providing food when people find themselves suddenly, and often critically, in need following a storm, earthquake, flood or other disaster emergency. USDA makes sure that people have enough to eat.
      03/28/2013Page updated: October 14, 2021 Return to top

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