| Nutrition Services Division |
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| To: All Child Nutrition Program Sponsors, County Superintendents of Schools, Diocesan Superintendents of Schools |
Number: 00-123, 00-213, 00-710 |
| Attention: Food Service Directors |
Date: November 2000 |
| Subject: New Food Security Resources |
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This Management Bulletin provides information on new food security resources offered by the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service. These new publications are available on the Internet at http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsec/ (Outside Source).
The National Nutrition Safety Net: Tools for Community Food Security
- This publication offers assistance to communities regarding federal nutrition assistance programs. A set of checklists is included that will help communities spot potential barriers and suggest ways to improve participation in federal nutrition assistance programs. This tool kit is intended for state and local agencies, program providers, service organizations, public officials, anti-hunger coalitions, and concerned citizens.
Together We Can!
- This publication offers step-by-step approaches for fighting hunger. It outlines volunteer opportunities, suggests action plans for anti-hunger activities, and provides a catalog of available resources.
A Guide to Measuring Household Food Security
- This publication provides guidance for assessing the prevalence of food insecurity and hunger at the community level.
