Bureau of Nutrition Programs and Services

The Bureau of Nutrition Programs and Services provides educational leadership, program technical assistance, federal and state funding and general services that promote and fund health, nutritional daily needs of children and adults and nutrition education for all program participants through the administration of USDA Child Nutrition Services in New Hampshire schools, institutes and summer programs.

NOTICE: As of August 1, 2011, the web claiming system for all Child Nutrition Program participants will be http://nutrition.doe.nh.gov/fns. Please update any references you might have to the web claiming system.

USDA Child Nutrition Program Non-Discrimination Statement - Updated, May 2013 FAQs - USDA Child Nutrition Program Non-Discrimination Statement, Updated May 2013 Version
Child Nutrition Programs	Toolkit for Schools: "A Guide to Implementing the NH Administrative Rules for Education regarding Food and Nutrition" is a toolkit designed to help schools implement the administrative rules, which impact all foods offered in NH public schools except for school meals. The toolkit can be located at: www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/nhp/children/ documents/schoolfoodstoolkit.pdf
Childhood Obesity in New Hampshire Report	Wednesday's Wisdom The first Wednesday of the month, the Bureau of Nutrition Programs and Services will be issuing an advisory for Child Nutrition Program entities.
Direct Certification Access Procedures	Resources
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010
Disaster Feeding Frequently Asked Questions	Recalls - NEW
Fruit and Veggie Quantity Cookbook, Revised Edition Tasty healthy recipes are one way to bring healthy foods into schools, worksites, child care settings, hospitals, municipalities and your home. All recipes in this cookbook are USDA approved and can be used in the National School Lunch program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Summer Food Service Program. Recipes serve 25 - 100 with family-size recipes in the appendix.	Special Dietary Needs Resources
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act - Reauthorization Act of 2010 Please review frequently as this will be an important method to share information.	Trainings - NEW
"At the Table" North East Regional Office Winter 2010 Newsletter	How to Get Food Help Booklet The U.S. Department of Agriculture has many programs to help people get food. We want you to know what help there is.
2011 National Food Day	USDA News Flash

Bureau Staff Listing

Driving Directions to the Department of Education

Non-discrimination Statement

Non-discrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly. “In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

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