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Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture - FNS

Organization URL(s)

www.fns.usda.gov/fns/  

Other Contact Information

3101 Park Center Drive, Room 914
Alexandria, VA 22302

800-221-5689 (Voice - Toll-free, Food Stamp Information Line)
703-305-2286 (Voice, Public Information)
703-305-1117 (FAX)

Description

This division of the USDA is responsible for the administration of all USDA's nutrition assistance programs -- Food Stamps; WIC Program /Farmers' Market; Child Nutrition; Team Nutrition; and Food Distribution. The mission of the FNS is to provide children and needy families better access to food and a more healthful diet through its food assistance programs and comprehensive nutrition education efforts.

Online Resources

• A River of Recipes: Native American Recipes Using Commodity Foods
  http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/recipes/hhp/fdpir-cookbk_river1.pdf
• Eat Smart. Play Hard.™ Healthy Lifestyle
  http://www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhardhealthylifestyle/
• Food Stamp Eligibility and Benefits (SNAP)
  http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/applicant_recipients/eligibility.htm
• Food Stamps Pre-Screening Eligibility Tool
  http://www.snap-step1.usda.gov/fns/
• Nutrition Assistance Programs
  http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/
• School Meals Programs
  http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/
• SNAP - Applicants and Recipients
  http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/applicant_recipients/default.htm
• State Food Stamp Information/Hotline Numbers
  http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/contact_info/hotlines.htm
• Summer Food Service Program
  http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Summer/
• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
  http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/
• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program: State Contacts
  http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Contacts/ContactsMenu.HTM

Related Topics

Topic Child Welfare Federal Programs Food Assistance/Food Bank Programs Food Stamps Hunger Nutrition Safety School Health Food Dietary Guidelines TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) Trans Fat Child Nutrition

Review Date

Thu Aug 28, 2008