FNS Instructions for Child Nutrition Programs

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FNS Instructions for Child Nutrition Programs

Overview

Child Nutrition Programs | School Nutrition Programs | CACFP | SFSP

Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) instructions are issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide guidance and clarification pertaining to the federal regulations for Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), Special Milk Program (SMP), Seamless Summer Option (SSO) of the NSLP, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), and Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).

Summary of Revisions to FNS Instructions (December 2, 2010)
Overview of changes to FNS instructions including a list of obsolete documents.

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