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Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture - FNS

Organization URL(s)

www.fns.usda.gov/fns/

Other Contact Information

3101 Park Center Drive, Room 914
Alexandria, VA 22302
1-800-221-5689 (Voice - Toll-free)
703-305-2286 (Voice)
703-305-1117 (FAX)

Description

This division of the USDA is responsible for the administration of all USDA's nutrition assistance programs -- Food Stamps; WIC Program /Farmers' Market; Child Nutrition; Team Nutrition; and Food Distribution. The mission of the FNS is to provide children and needy families better access to food and a more healthful diet through its food assistance programs and comprehensive nutrition education efforts.

Online Resources

A River of Recipes: Native American Recipes Using Commodity Foods
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/recipes/hhp/fdpir-cookbk_river1.pdf
Eat Smart. Play Hard.™ Healthy Lifestyle
http://www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhardhealthylifestyle/
Food Stamp Eligibility and Benefits (SNAP)
http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/applicant_recipients/eligibility.htm
Food Stamps Pre-Screening Eligibility Tool
http://www.snap-step1.usda.gov/fns/
Nutrition Assistance Programs
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/
School Meals Programs
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/
SNAP - Applicants and Recipients
http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/applicant_recipients/default.htm
State Food Stamp Information/Hotline Numbers
http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/contact_info/hotlines.htm
Summer Food Service Program
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Summer/

Print Resources

Review Date

Thursday, Aug 28, 2008

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