Administers the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Child Nutrition Programs and the Food Distribution Program in California.
Kim Frinzell, Director
Phone: 916-445-0850
Fax: 916-445-4842
The Nutrition Services Division is part of the Opportunities for All Branch.
Mission
We support and protect access to nutritious meals for children and adults in California to grow, learn, and thrive.
Vision
A well-nourished and educated California.
Priorities
- Capacity building and creating a system of support
- Access to healthy meals
- Reasonable accountability
- Exemplary service through partnership and teamwork
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Systematic evaluation and continuous improvement
The Nutrition Services Division CARES as is illustrated in the first letter of each of the above priorities.
Related Links
Nutrition
Resources and information related to child nutrition, nutrition education, food distribution programs, and the Child Nutrition and Physical Activity Advisory Council.
Child Nutrition Advisory Council
Background, bylaws, member information, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes for the Child Nutrition Advisory Council (CNAC).
Food Programs
Child nutrition programs data and statistics, including county profiles, free and reduced price data, school meal nutrition analysis, and summer meal service sites.