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USDA Helps Strengthen School Meal Programs in Puerto Rico
FNS is increasing the reimbursement rates that child nutrition program operators receive for meals served in Puerto Rico from 17% to 30% above the contiguous United States (CONUS) rates. The increased rates will also apply to Hawaii, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands as those locations also face unique hurdles associated with obtaining ingredients and getting needed supplies in island economies.
02/07/2023
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FACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic
In January 2021, President Biden released the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness. The plan is driven by science, data, and public health to improve the effectiveness of our nation’s fight against COVID-19 and to restore trust, accountability and a sense of common purpose in our response to the pandemic.
05/05/2021
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ICYMI: USDA Extends Free Meals for All Kids
President Donald Trump proclaimed this week National School Lunch Week 2020, highlighting the vital role of school nutrition professionals in ensuring that children in all communities nationwide continue to get nutritious meals, despite the challenges posed by the current public health emergency.
10/16/2020
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USDA Celebrates World School Milk Day with Visit to Lebanon, Pennsylvania
FNS Administrator Pam Miller visited two sites in Lebanon, PA, today to celebrate World School Milk Day. Miller met with the American Dairy Association North East and toured Brook-Corner Holsteins dairy farm to see first-hand the hard work and dedication American farmers put into getting nutritious milk and other products to the school lunch table.
10/01/2020
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USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in New York and Pennsylvania
Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced New York and Pennsylvania been approved to operate Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer, a new program authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act which provides assistance to families of children eligible for free or reduced-price meals dealing with school closures.
05/07/2020
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Meals to You to Serve 5 Million Meals a Week to Rural Children
Secretary Sonny Perdue announced a major expansion of Meals to You, USDA’s innovative partnership with the Baylor University Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, McLane Global and PepsiCo, to feed low-income kids in rural areas.
05/05/2020
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USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in Kansas and Virginia
Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced Kansas and Virginia have been approved to operate Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer, a new program authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act which provides assistance to families of children eligible for free or reduced-price meals dealing with school closures.
04/27/2020
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USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
While President Donald J. Trump continues to take action during this COVID-19 National Emergency and enact measures to ensure Americans are safe, secure, and healthy, USDA continues to be open for business to provide services to the American people.
03/17/2020
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USDA Provides School Meal Flexibility, Feeds Disaster Victims and More in 2018
FNCS Acting Deputy Under Secretary Brandon Lipps today highlighted the accomplishments of USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service in 2018, from common-sense flexibilities for school meal providers to the agency’s vigorous response to provide food to the victims of coast-to-coast natural disasters.
12/21/2018
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Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
Secretary Sonny Perdue today applauded the accomplishments made by USDA over the past year. USDA has continued enacting President Trump’s goals of regulatory reform, streamlining government, and refocusing USDA to be customer oriented.
12/21/2018
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