Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services
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 | It has been suggested that this article be merged with Food and Nutrition Service. (Discuss) Proposed since December 2024. |
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.
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 Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
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
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)