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Serve Reimbursable Meals & Provide Food

 The USDA has many opportunities for your organization to serve reimbursable meals on site. USDA can also provide you with USDA Foods and administrative funds to provide food to those in need.  Each program serves different ages of people. Click on the programs below to learn how to apply.

Summer Food Service Program
 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

Food That's In When School Is Out!  Your school, non-profit community organization, or faith-based organization may be able to receive cash reimbursement for serving meals to children during the summer.

 


At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program
 

At-Risk Afterschool Meals Program

 Now schools and community organizations can receive reimbursement for serving snacks and suppers after school, on holidays, and on weekends to school-age children when school is out.


Child and Adult Care Food Program
 

Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

Through CACFP, children and adults receive nutritious meals and snacks each day as part of the day care they receive.  Whether you are a provider in your home, at a day care center, in an afterschool care program, or in an emergency shelter, you will find many useful resources  and reimbursement for serving nutritious meals and snacks.

 


School Meals

 

School Meals

 USDA provides reimbursements for meals as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. Your school also may qualify for snack and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable programs.


Commodity Supplemental Food Program

 Commodity Supplemental Food Program

CSFP works to improve the health of low-income pregnant and breastfeeding women, other new mothers up to one year postpartum, infants, children up to age six, and elderly people at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA Foods. 


The Emergency Food Assistance Program

The Emergency Food Assistance Program

Through TEFAP, USDA helps supplement the diets of low-income and needy persons, including the elderly, by providing them with emergency food and nutrition assistance.
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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.

 
2. How do I order outreach brochures like "How to Get Food Help?
 
  • Go to snap.ntis.gov to order free SNAP and Team Nutrition materials. The new MyPlate Let’s Eat brochure is also available at this site.
 
3. How do I stay connected and up-to-date with the latest happenings at FNS?

 
  • 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.
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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.
 

4. How do I sign up for FNS social media?

 
  • Download this useful handout to see all the social media tools FNS has to keep you connected and informed.

 
5. How can I learn more about your webinar schedules or view your
    previous recorded webinars?
 
  • Click here to get information about our upcoming webinars and to access previous webinars that have been recorded into webcasts.
 
6. How do I order nutrition education materials in bulk for classes I teach?

  • Visit our Nutrition Education section to find out more and order materials.
 
7. How can I get involved with improving access to FNS programs?
 
  • 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.
 
8. Does FNS or USDA have any grant opportunities?
 
  • Visit www.grants.gov for an up-to-date listing of all federal government grants.

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.

 

Last Modified: 10/05/2012