USDA Takes Action Against Brooklyn (NY) SNAP Retailers for Rules Violations
Contact: FNS Press Team (703) 305-2281 Date: 02/16/2021 BOSTON, MA, February 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced it has taken action against 59 Brooklyn, NY, retailers suspected of violating USDA rules for [Read More]
Four Fun Facts About the Heart
The heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood a day (about the size of a small swimming pool). Whales have the largest heart of any mammal. An octopus has three hearts. Laughing is good [Read More]
Valentine’s Activity
Try this activity with your children. Have them say or write something that they love about their body and why that part is important to them. For example, ‘I love my legs because I can run and play’ or [Read More]
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The newly released Dietary Guidelines for Americans has for the first time ever provided recommendations by life stages, from birth through older adulthood. We can use these guidelines as a foundation to MAKE EVERY BITE COUNT. We can view [Read More]
The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 07 – Matthew Poling
Chef Patrick chats with Matthew Poling, Executive Chef for the Greeley-Evans Weld County School District 6. Join them as Matthew discusses how his team has navigated serving meals during the COVID-19 Pandemic. They also chat about Chef Matthews's path [Read More]
Mealtime Memo – February 2021
Share the Love of Good Nutrition This month, everything is coming up hearts. Let’s extend that heartwarming notion to our kitchens, food, and the children and families we serve. You are in a unique [Read More]
Biden Administration Expands P-EBT to Benefit Millions of Low-Income and Food Insecure Children During Pandemic
Release #: 0015.21 Contact: FNS Press Team (703) 305-2281 Date: 01/22/2021 USDA Says SNAP Benefits Are Inadequate for Most Participants and Begins Process to Extend Emergency Allotments to States and Update Thrifty Food Plan Formula WASHINGTON, January 22, 2021 — The [Read More]
USDA Announces Three Deputy Under Secretaries in the Areas of Nutrition, Rural Development and Marketing and Regulatory Programs
Release #: 0013.21 Contact: FNS Press Team (703) 305-2281 Date: 01/21/2021 WASHINGTON, January 21, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced three senior appointments today. USDA announced that nutrition policy expert Stacy Dean has been named Deputy Under Secretary for [Read More]