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The Food and Nutrition Service is excited to announce a new option for SNAP online purchasing. FNS is dedicated to enhancing access to nutritious food for all Americans, and this expansion of SNAP online purchasing is another step forward in achieving that goal.

Setting kids up for success. It’s what every parent, guardian, and educator wants for our nation’s schoolchildren. They understand the power that small changes have to make a big difference in the learning environment. That’s why here at USDA, we recently announced a generational investment in our children’s futures through updated school nutrition standards.

FNS is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Fraud Framework Implementation Grant request for applications, aimed at curbing recipient fraud.

Registration is now open for the next meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.

USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service recently launched an online dashboard that shares data from USDA’s child nutrition programs through visual tools.

FNS is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 SNAP Process and Technology Improvement Grants Program request for applications, aimed at supporting efforts by state agencies and their community-based and faith-based partners to develop and implement projects that use technology to improve the quality and efficiency of SNAP application and eligibility determination systems. 

USDA Food and Nutrition Service released a proposed rule to update SNAP rules to include requirements outlined in the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.

FNS employees dedicate their professional lives to ensuring everyone in America has access to delicious, nutritious food and science-based nutrition education. As we conclude Women’s History Month, we celebrate women working to keep our 16 nutrition assistance programs running smoothly for those who need them most.

USDA is proud to celebrate the second anniversary of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s vision to advance food and nutrition security.

It’s award season! USDA is excited to highlight summer meal sponsors who go above and beyond to ensure children receive nutritious, appetizing meals.

FNS published a proposed rule that will help ensure the federal child nutrition programs are being operated properly. These regulatory updates will strengthen and clarify the process for correcting serious deficiencies found in FNS’ child nutrition programs.