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Recognizing the Life-Changing Power of Employment

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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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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 Awards $5.1 Million in Grants to Combat SNAP Recipient Fraud

USDA today awarded nearly $5.1 million in SNAP Fraud Framework grants to fund innovative state projects designed to reduce recipient fraud and enhance integrity in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

07/16/2019

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Just Announced ‘Turnip the Beet’ Awards Recognize High-Quality Summer Meals

As school years draw to a close and summer breaks begin, USDA is pleased to announce the third annual Turnip the Beet awardees. These awards recognize outstanding summer meal program sponsors who distinguished themselves with high quality meals that are appetizing, appealing, and wholesome.

06/18/2019

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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

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Recognizing the Life-Changing Power of Employment – and the Role of SNAP E&T in a Better Future

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training is central to USDA’s commitment to helping SNAP participants move to meaningful work while ensuring their access to nutritious food in tough times.

04/02/2019