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This webpage provides an overview of the School Breakfast Program (SBP). SBP provides reimbursement to states to operate nonprofit breakfast programs in schools and residential childcare institutions. This webpage shares information for households, program operators, and local and state agencies. Additional resources are provided. Learn more.  ...
This webpage provides an overview of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). NSLP is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential childcare institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. This webpage shares information for parents and ...
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget so they can afford nutritious food essential to health and well-being. This webpage shares links to frequently asked questions about SNAP eligibility and an overview of benefits. Information for families, farmers/producers, retailers, and ...
This fact sheet covers information regarding Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and how GAPs are applied when purchasing or raising produce or other locally raised products for use in farm to school activities. The fact sheet includes information on what GAPs are, auditing requirements for producers, and where to learn more ...
This fact sheet provides resources for those seeking to directly purchase or raise food products for school nutrition programs. Resources include guides for the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and programs operated by state agencies to support compliance with produce safety rules. Learn more.  ...
This fact sheet reviews key aspects of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and explores how this law intersects with common farm to school activities such as direct purchasing of produce and meats from local small-producers and considerations when operating an edible campus garden. Learn more.  ...
This webpage highlights resources to strengthen, energize, and renew schools’ efforts to support healthy choices. Tips sheets, posters, briefs, guides, quizzes, and infographics are provided. Topics include:  Strengthening school meal programs  Energizing nutrition education and promotion  Renewing a healthy school environment  Learn more.  ...
This infographic encourages school districts to renew, strengthen, energize, and nourish their local school wellness policy efforts. Learn more. 
This webpage provides information on how FNS is responding to COVID-19.
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