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College of Agriculture: Food & Nutrition Service

About FNS

The Food & Nutrition Service (FNS), established in 1969, administers food and nutrition programs in the U.S. It is best known for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps), the National School Lunch Program, and Women, Infants and Children (WIC).

Data and Statistics

Nutrition Assistance Programs Performance Reports

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Food Distribution Programs

Women, Infants and Children

FNS Programs

Programs offered by Food and Nutrition Services Include:

Food Distribution Programs

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)

Food Distribution Program on Indian reservations (FDPIR)

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

USDA Foods in Schools

Child Nutrition Programs

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)

National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

School Breakfast Program (SBP)

Special Milk Program (SMP)

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP)

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)

Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Research

Evidence-based analysis and rigorous evaluation are critical tools to promote effective policies and strong management in the Federal nutrition assistance programs. The Office of Policy Support (OPS) leads the development and execution of FNS's study and evaluation agenda. This web page is intended to provide access to OPS's work to program partners, other stakeholders, and the general public.