MENU ☰ (605) 773-3134 Contact Us search Child and Adult Nutrition Services In South Dakota, the Child and Adult Nutrition Services is responsible for administering the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Services and Food Distribution Division programs. These programs furnish resources to eligible local agencies who provide food in meals or commodities to participants. Child and Adult Care Food Program Contact List Commodity Supplemental Food Program Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program School Nutrition Program Summer Food Service Program Team Nutrition The Emergency Food Assistance Program USDA Food Distribution for Child Nutrition Programs Schools must be accredited in accordance with Department of Education policies, Residential Child Care Institutions must meet licensing criteria, and Day Care Homes/Centers must be registered or licensed. All local agencies annually renew the agreement and meal policy statement. Upon filing accurate and prompt claims/orders with CANS, agencies receive federal reimbursement for meals and snacks and/or commodities based on participation. USDA Waivers, Guidance, and Information – July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 Announcements Child Nutrition Emergency Reimbursement Funds Child Nutrition Program Integrity Documents Check in With CANS Civil Rights Crash Course with CANS Farm to Table Resources Procurement Non-Discrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For more information, contact the SD Department of Education, Child and Adult Nutrition Services at 605-773-3413. Related Sites K-12 Data Center Indian Education SDMyLife SD State Library State Historical Society South Dakota Virtual School Teacher 411 Notices Boards and Commissions Notice of Nondiscrimination Press Releases SD Administrative Rules State Government Administrative Rule Codified Laws Open SD State Government Jobs State Homepage Contact Us South Dakota Department of Education 800 Governors Dr., Pierre, SD (605) 773-3134 Contact Us South Dakota Department of Education | Accessibility Policy | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy