Policy
Calling for Extension of USDA Nationwide Waiver Authority
Please add your organization name to our national, state and local sign-on letter.
Read MoreUSDA seeks input for the 2023 Family Day Care Home Participation Study
Current and Former CACFP-participating daycare homes are asked to provide feedback. Deadline: February 28, 2022
Read MoreUpdates to the Federal Micro-Purchase Threshold
The changes outlined by FNS may be helpful to program operators experiencing challenges related to supply chain disruptions.
Read MoreEndorse the Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act of 2021
Show your organization’s support for an additional/meal or snack in a full day of care as well as other policy priorities.
Read MoreCACFP Flexibilities During COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruptions
FNS has released guidance on current meal pattern flexibilities and opportunities for State agency and sponsoring organization discretion while monitoring meal pattern compliance during COVID-19 supply chain disruptions.
Read MoreQ&As for Child Nutrition Program Operations in School Year 2021-2022, Q&A #2
FNS has provided clarification on questions related to Child Nutrition Program operations during school year 2021-2022.
Read MoreWebinar: Ask USDA: Next Steps for Emergency Funding
The USDA discusses the Child Nutrition Emergency Operational Cost Reimbursement Program.
Read MoreNCA Supports the Establishment of a Hunger Czar and the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger and Health
Letter of support delivered to Congressman Jim McGovern.
Read MoreChild Nutrition Emergency Operational Costs Reimbursement Programs: Q&As #3
FNS has released further instructions and administrative procedures for participation in the Child Nutrition Emergency Operational Costs Reimbursement Programs.
Read More2021-2022 Cash-In-Lieu Value
The USDA has released the cash-in-lieu value of USDA foods for 2021-2022.
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