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Connect People with FNS
Programs
This is your
source for information
on how you and your organization
can help connect people with FNS
programs such as SNAP, WIC,
School Meals, Summer Meals, and more!
Click on the resources below to
learn more. |
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Latino
Outreach |
One out of four Latino
households is food
insecure. To address the
needs of this
population, FNS has
created specialized
Spanish language
resources. |
Summer Outreach
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Spreading the word about
Summer meals is a great
way to help kids get the
nutrition they need when
school is out. You
can learn more from the
Summer page and the
Summer Toolkit.
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SNAP Outreach |
There are many ways you
can do SNAP outreach.
You can give out free
outreach materials,
conduct pre-screening,
assist with
applications, and more! |
At-Risk Afterschool
Meals |
Learn how you can help
connect kids with meals
afterschool, on
holidays, and on
weekends while school is
out. |
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School
Breakfast |
Learn how you can help
local schools expand
access to their breakfast program
with alternatives like
breakfast in the
classroom or grab-n-go
carts. |
Military and Veteran
Families
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Members of the military
and veterans served our
country proudly and we
want to inform them that
they may be eligible for
nutrition assistance to
ensure that they and
their families have
access to nutritious
meals. |
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Contact Us
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FAQs
1. How can I get help feeding my family?
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Click here to
learn about what
food help programs
you might be
eligible for. If you
have an emergency
need for food,
please call the
National Hunger
Hotline at
1-866-3-HUNGRY. They
will help you find
food pantries and
other local
organizations to get
help in your
neighborhood.
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2. How do I order outreach brochures like "How to Get Food Help?
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3. How do I stay connected and up-to-date with the latest happenings at FNS?
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FNS has several services to keep you current with the latest happenings with FNS programs and other information related to food and nutrition. Here are some things we have for you:
◦ You can sign up to receive a monthly email from FNS Eupdates - "Your fun, fast, & healthy source for food and nutrition news" by
clicking here.
◦ You can check out all Eupdates stories anytime by visiting the Eupdates page
here.
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Register
for and join our many webinars we have each month. Learn, ask questions, share ideas, and get inspired.
◦ Follow us on
Twitter, like us on
Facebook, and read "Food and Nutrition" blog posts on the USDA blog.
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4. How do I sign up for FNS social media?
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Download this useful handout to see all the social media tools FNS has to keep you connected and informed.
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5. How can I learn more about your webinar schedules or view your
previous recorded webinars?
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Click here to get information about our upcoming webinars and to access previous webinars that have been recorded into webcasts.
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6. How do I order nutrition education materials in bulk for classes I teach?
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7. How can I get involved with
improving access to FNS programs?
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Visit our
Getting Started page to learn the many different ways
you can make eligible
people aware of
nutrition
assistance programs,
including partnerships with the Food and Nutrition Service.
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8. Does FNS or USDA have any grant opportunities?
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Visit
www.grants.gov for an up-to-date listing of all federal government
grants. |
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9. How do I get information about eating healthy, especially on a low budget?
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Visit
choosemyplate.gov to learn about the
Dietary Guidelines for Americans and how to eat healthy and stay active.
This site has information for both adults and children of all ages.
You can also visit the
SNAP-ED webpage to learn
about how to eat healthily even when money’s tight. This site has meal planning information, shopping
tips, a recipe database, seasonal food suggestions, and much more. |
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Modified:
02/22/2013
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