This August marks the 60th anniversary of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),   A lot has happened in six decades. Find six key things to celebrate about SNAP in a blog by FRAC's Salaam Bhatti. #SNAPMatters frac.org/blog/snap60tha…

#WICOnlineShopping Project awarded 🎉 Rhode Island WIC Rhode Island Department of Health, with West Virginia WIC and Connecticut WIC, will join the 4 projects awarded in July to plan and prepare for WIC online shopping implementation. USDA Nutrition For more info, visit wicshopplus.org/projects?utm_s…

#DYK over 67,000 schools nationwide participate in the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program, and they’re gearing up for a great #BackToSchool season! Check out how these schools use #localfoods to enrich curriculums and nutrition: fns.usda.gov/f2s/farm-to-sc…

Today marks SNAP's 60th anniversary! SNAP reaches over 40 million Americans each month, including children, seniors, and people with disabilities. We're committed to continuously improving SNAP to best serve those who need it most. #FoodSecurity #EndHunger

Happy Labor Day! Today, and every day, we’d like to thank the farmers who work hard to feed our communities. Visit a farmers' market this week to show your appreciation and support: usdalocalfoodportal.com #LaborDay

Celebrate National Food Safety Education Month by brushing up on your food safety skills. Learn ways to prevent foodborne illness with resources to help encourage you and your community to put food safety first. #NFSEM fda.gov/food/consumers…

This one’s for the nutrition educators. Looking for more information to share on food safety? Check out the link for more tips. fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/sa… #FoodSafety

We’re dedicated to reducing hunger through programs like SNAP, #WIC and the National School Lunch Program that provide access to food, a healthy diet and nutrition education. Learn more about our programs: fns.usda.gov/programs #HungerActionMonth

SNAP nutrition education (SNAP-Ed) empowers you to make healthier food choices. 🛒 Explore how you and your family can use nutritious, affordable food to make healthy recipes. Contact SNAP-Ed in your state: #SNAPEducation snaped.fns.usda.gov/state-snap-ed-…

In 2023, 13.5 percent of U.S. households (18 million households) were food insecure, meaning they had difficulty at some time during the year providing enough food for all their members because of a lack of resources. Learn more: ers.usda.gov/publications/p…

Milk isn't just for drinking! Adding it to smoothies, soups, and even mashed potatoes amps up protein, vitamins A and D, potassium, and calcium. Discover more ways to use milk with your WIC options: wicworks.fns.usda.gov/topic/what-do-… #WICWednesday

Prevalence of U.S. household food insecurity increased in 2023. Learn more in today's Chart of Note: ers.usda.gov/data-products/….

Tofu is such a versatile ingredient. Here are just a few ways you can enjoy #tofu. ●Blend it into #smoothies. ●Marinate it and cook it on the grill. ●Add baked tofu to salads. For more inspiration, try these delicious recipes. bit.ly/4duTdIg #WhatsOnMyPlate

#DYK that in addition to your current #WIC benefits, you can use Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons to buy fresh local produce? See if some of your favorite fruits and veggies are included! fns.usda.gov/fmnp/wic-farme…

Kids' access to nutritious meals is key to their success in school and beyond. 🍎 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides balanced, free or low-cost lunches to millions of children every school day. Learn more: fns.usda.gov/nslp #SchoolLunch #HealthyKids

We are proud to announce that we recently awarded $3.4M for three FY 2024 SNAP Employment & Training National Partnership Grants to boost program capacity! For more details, visit: fns.usda.gov/grant/snap-et/… #EmploymentTraining #CommunitySupport

September is a great time of year for fresh produce. This month, depending on where you live, you can find tasty apples, blackberries, eggplants, leeks, and turnips at your local Farmers’ Market. Use #ShopSimplewithMyPlate to help save. bit.ly/4g3p9oS

September is #BetterBreakfastMonth! We're boosting nutrition in schools by cutting sugar & sodium while adding more whole grains, fruits, veggies, & protein options for kids. Learn more: fns.usda.gov/cn/school-meal… #SchoolBreakfast

Parents & teachers had concerns about excessive amounts of added sugar in some foods, and Dept. of Agriculture listened. Learn more from USDA Nutrition about school meal updates to give kids the right balance of nutrients while reducing added sugars : fns.usda.gov/cn/school-nutr…

September is National Food Safety Education Month! Learn more about food safety here fns.usda.gov/fs/food-safety #FSEM #FoodSafety