Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services

Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Type: Government Parent organization: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Top organization: Employees: Executive: Kumar Chandran, Acting Under Secretary for FNCS Budget: $170.5 billion (combined budget of nutrition programs) Address: 1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Website: https://www.fns.usda.gov Creation Legislation: National School Lunch Act and Child Nutrition Act Wikipedia: Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services

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Mission FNCS works to end hunger and support nutrition by administering federal nutrition assistance programs. Its mission includes ensuring that all Americans have access to nutritious food to lead healthy lives.

Services SNAP; WIC; School Meals; Commodity Distribution

Regulations 7 CFR § 2.19; SNAP regulations; WIC regulations

Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services (FNCS) oversees a variety of federal programs aimed at combating hunger and improving nutritional health among Americans. FNCS manages significant programs like SNAP, WIC, and school meal programs, ensuring that nutritional support reaches those in need.

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Mission

The mission of FNCS is to enhance food security and reduce hunger in the United States by providing children, low-income individuals, and families with access to healthy food, nutrition education, and resources. This is achieved through a network of programs that support both consumers and American agriculture.

Parent organization

FNCS is part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically under the Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services. The USDA oversees numerous agricultural and food-related programs, of which FNCS is a key component.

Legislation

FNCS was established through various pieces of legislation, notably the National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act, which set the foundation for many of its programs.

Partners

• Various State and Tribal Governments
• Non-profit organizations involved in food assistance
• Local school districts
• Retailers participating in SNAP

Number of employees

The exact number of employees for FNCS is not publicly specified, but it operates with a significant workforce considering the scope of its programs.

Organization structure

The structure of FNCS includes:

• Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), which manages the day-to-day operations of the nutrition assistance programs.
• Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP), responsible for dietary guidance and promoting nutrition education.
• Regional Offices that support and monitor program implementation at state and local levels.

List of programs

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
• National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
• School Breakfast Program (SBP)
• Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
• Commodity Distribution Programs

Last total enacted budget

The combined budget for the nutrition programs under FNCS was $170.5 billion in the year specified by the legislation.

Leader

Kumar Chandran serves as the Acting Under Secretary for FNCS.

Services provided

FNCS provides services through its programs which include food assistance through SNAP, nutritional support for pregnant women, infants, and children via WIC, meal provision in schools and child care settings, and the distribution of commodities to support food security. These services aim to offer nutritional support to vulnerable populations, promote healthy eating habits, and reduce food insecurity.

Regulations overseen

FNCS oversees numerous regulations, including but not limited to, 7 CFR § 2.19 for its general operations, SNAP regulations for eligibility and benefit distribution, and WIC regulations for nutritional support criteria.

Headquarters address

1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Website

https://www.fns.usda.gov

Wikipedia article

wikipedia:Food and Nutrition Service

Related

• Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services
• List of political appointee positions (Agriculture)#OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY FOR FOOD, NUTRITION AND CONSUMER SERVICES
• Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)