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Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services (FNCS) is overseen by the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services (List of office's political appointee positions).

  • Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), which manages the day-to-day operations of the nutrition assistance 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
  • 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.