USDA Food and Nutrition Service | USDA-FNS

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Web Name: USDA Food and Nutrition Service | USDA-FNS

WebSite: http://www.fns.usda.gov

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The .gov means it’s official.Federal government websites always use a .gov or .mil domain. Before sharing sensitive information online, make sure you’re on a .gov or .mil site by inspecting your browser’s address (or “location”) bar. USDA is granting states significant program flexibilities and contingencies to best serve program participants across our 15 nutrition programs. Learn More Our mission is to increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet and nutrition education in a way that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence. Most nutrition assistance programs funded by the Food and Nutrition Service are administered at the state and local levels. Select your location from the dropdown below to find contact information Assistance for Seniors FNS has programs that cater to our nation's seniors, age 60 and over. Learn more Assistance for Babies, Young Children Women Our nutrition programs supplement the diets of babies, young children and women with healthy foods, while offering guidance with other needs, including nutrition education and health care referrals. Learn more Assistance for Children from Kindergarten to 12th grade FNS partners with state agencies to help fight hunger and obesity among school-age children by administering several year-round programs that provide healthy meals. Learn more Assistance for Native Americans FNS makes accessibility of nutritious foods for Native American families and those living on Indian Reservations a priority. Learn more Nutrition Education In the classroom and at home, FNS programs aim to reduce food insecurities and promote healthy food habits for everyone. Learn more SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency. Learn more Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.  Read More TEFAP, CSFP, FDPIR, USDA Foods USDA's food distribution programs support consumers and American agricultural producers through purchases of 100% American-grown and -produced foods for use by schools and institutions. Learn more Child Nutrition Our child nutrition programs help to ensure that children have access to nutritious meals and snacks in schools, summer programs, childcare centers and homes, and afterschool programs.  Learn More Nutrition Policy and Promotion The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion works to improve the health and well-being of Americans by developing and promoting dietary guidance that links scientific research to the nutrition needs of consumers. Learn More

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