The purpose of this memorandum is to remind schools, sponsors, and institutions participating in any U.S. Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Program, including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program, and the Seamless Summer Option, of the various resources available to help child nutrition program operators procure local foods. 

This fact sheet highlights healthy foods that are part of a balanced school breakfast. Learn about why eating breakfast is important for learning and how parents can help their child eat a healthy breakfast at school.

This fact sheet shows real, whole, nutrient-dense foods that contribute to a balanced school lunch and aligns with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030. Learn about ways to help children make healthy food and beverage choices at school.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is asking states and food service companies, with the support of school food authorities, to pledge to make school meals and snack programs healthier.

This informational webinar reviews the process to apply for the fiscal year 2026 Team Nutrition Training Grant: Growing Healthier Futures. 

These tool help state agencies analyze recent fiscal data for the SNAP E&T program, overall and by provider, to inform planning and budgeting in future federal fiscal years.

This memorandum provides guidance on the school year 2026-2027 Buy American accommodation process outlined in 7 CFR 210.21(d)(8) and 7 CFR 220.16(d)(8).