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FNCS Highlights 2019 Accomplishments

Deputy Under Secretary Brandon Lipps today highlighted the agency’s many accomplishments over the past year to leverage our nation’s agricultural abundance to ensure every American has access to wholesome, nutritious food, even when they face challenging circumstances.

12/19/2019

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Farms and Schools – A Critical Link for a Healthy Future

One of my fondest childhood memories was helping my grandma tend to the fresh fruits and vegetables in her garden. After a morning’s work outside in the sunshine, the fresh-picked corn was a feast for the taste buds and a sweet reward for our hard work. Working alongside my grandma taught me many important lessons – notably, that food on the table across the nation is a result of the dedication and effort of America’s farmers.

10/30/2019

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USDA Recognizes Hard-Working School Meals Professionals, Empowers Them to Do Right in School Lunchrooms

Secretary Sonny Perdue today issued the following statement in support of President Donald J. Trump’s National School Lunch Week Proclamation. USDA celebrates food service professionals, school leaders, as well as the farmers, ranchers, and producers who grow the delicious, healthful, American-grown foods that kids enjoy every day in school lunches.

10/15/2019

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Seven Ways Farm to School Can Make You ‘Cool’

As we celebrate Farm to School Month this October, we can all feel the temperatures cooling down with the fall season. Here are seven ways USDA’s Farm to School Program can make your school and community ‘cooler’ throughout the year!

10/03/2019

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USDA Invests in Customer Service, Modernization Projects for SNAP

USDA today announced $5 million for investments in customer service projects to improve and modernize application processing in SNAP.

09/25/2019

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USDA Empowers States to Improve SNAP Administration with Modern Technologies

Today, FNS announced a new pair of administrative flexibilities that enable states to leverage modern technologies in their efforts to deliver SNAP benefits with improved customer service and integrity.

08/21/2019

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USDA Announces Record-Breaking Funding for 2019 Farm to School Grants

Secretary Sonny Perdue announced today the award of more than $9 million in USDA Farm to School Program grants that will increase the amount of healthy, local foods served in schools and create economic opportunities for nearby farmers.

07/16/2019

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Across Country, USDA Kicks Off Summer Meals

The school year is out and summer meals are in! Around the country, places like schools, recreation centers, parks, churches, and libraries are serving free, nutritious summer meals to kids up to 18 years old through USDA’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). SFSP was designed to help low-income students during the summer months who aren’t receiving free or reduced-price school meals to continue to have access to meals and snacks.

05/26/2019

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FNS’ Role in Disaster Response

Ensuring access to nutritious food is critically important when emergencies and disasters happen. Food and Nutrition Service is prepared to work with states and with other federal agencies to support both immediate response and longer-term recovery efforts.

05/10/2019

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USDA to Improve Disaster SNAP Program Ahead of Hurricane Season

As part of Hurricane Preparedness Week, USDA today announced improvements to the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).

05/09/2019

The initial pilot launched today, allowing SNAP recipients to order and pay online for eligible food items

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USDA Launches SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot

For the first time, SNAP participants will be able to select and pay for their groceries online, during a two-year pilot launched today in New York State. In making the announcement, Secretary Sonny Perdue highlighted online purchasing’s potential, along with USDA's commitment to program integrity by looking carefully at the pilot.

04/18/2019