Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs

National Research Council

Quasi-Governmental, developed RDAs

CSFP: Commodity Supplemental Food Program (Under USDA Commodity Food Donation/Distribution Program)

Run by state health agencies. Provides monthly commodity canned or packaged foods to low income women, infants, children (up to age 6), and some elderly at nutritional risk

SBP: School Breakfast Program

USDA, FNS-run. Entitlement program. On average must meet 1/4 recommended intake of protein, vitamins A & C, Fe, & Ca.

NSLP: National School Lunch Program

USDA-FNS-run. Entitlement program. Improve child nutrition/utilize surplus production. Funded via cash grants, food donations, & reimbursements based on # meals served. Requires Dietary Guidelines. On average must meet 1/3 recommended intake of protein, Vitamins A & C, Fe, & Ca. Team Nutrition implements initiative - motivation for kids to make healthy choices & assist schools in meeting guidelines.

TEFAP: The Emergency Food Assistance Program (Under USDA Commodity Food Donation/Distribution Program)

USDA-run(?) Quarterly distribution of commodity foods handed out by local, public, and private non-profits to supplement diet of low-income households.

NET: Nutrition Education Training Program

USDA-run. 1977f amendment to School Lunch Program. Nutrition education training to teachers and foodservice staff

ASP: After School Lunch Program

provides healthy snacks. Funded by cash subsidies per # of snacks served. Follows same eligibility as NSLP.

NSIP: Nutrition Services Incentive Program

AoA-run. Foster indepent living. Funded by cash & commodities to state agencies

OAA: Older Americans Act Nutrition Program (formerly ENP)

DHHS Title III-run. Provides 1 hot meal/day, 5x/week that provides 1/3 recommended needs. Eligibility: 60+, plus spouse (no income requirement). Offers Congregate Meals (must be ambulatory), Meals on Wheels (must be home-bound), nutrition education/counseling, referrals, and social experiences.

Medicaid

DHHS-run, administered by states. Insurance for all that meet eligibility income.

Maternal and Child Health Block Grant

DHHS-run, part of Title V of Social Security Act. Fosters state and local nutrition programs by providing funding, training, and consulting. For women, infants & children with state eligibility

Healthy Start

DHHS-run. Goal: decrease infant mortality and improve health of low-income women, infants, children, and families.

Medicare

DHHS-run. Health insurance for 65+ or anyone with ESRD. Part A: hospital insurance. Part B: optional insurance for supplementary benefits

Headstart

DHHS-run. Kids 3-5 (preschool), introduces new foods, teaches food habits, food activities/lessons

American Red Cross

Quasi-Governmental (receives federal and private funding)

TANF: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families

State-run. Determining family eligibility and benefits/services they will recieve

SFSP: Summer Food Service Program

USDA-run. Administered by FNS, state edu departments, public or private non-profit summer camps. Entitlement program. Purpose: provide meals when school is not in session.

CACFP: child and adult care food program

USDA-run. In child-care, neighborhood houses, homeless shelters and adult day care centers. Funded by reimbursement of meal costs, commodity foods, and provides nutrition education materials. Follows same nutrition and reimbursement guidelines as NSLP.

SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

USDA-run. Largest but least costly USDA program. Eligibility set by certain % poverty line, household size, local cost of living. Figures adjusted yearly by food cost in Thrifty Food Plan for June of preceding year. Increases purchasing power, also provides nutrition education.

WIC: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Woman, Infants and Children

USDA-run. NOT entitlement- cap on federal money. Moms (pregant, post-partum & breastfeeding), infants & children (up to age 5), low-income/increased nutrition risk (LBW, underweight/overweight, anemic, head circumference (infants), H/H. Provides food, nutrition education and referrals. Required health exam to qualify. Also includes Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (coupons to use at farmers markets)

FFVP: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

USDA-run. Provides free fresh produce in select schools

SFMNP: Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program

USDA-run. Provides grants to states for coupons to low income seniors for fruits, vegetables, honey & herbs at farmers markets, farm stands, and CSAs. Education on selecting/storing/preparing food. May be limited to certain foods.

SMP: special milk program

USDA-run. Purpose: encourage children's milk intake. Objective: provide subsidy milk in school, child care, and summer camps

EFNEP: Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

USDA-run. University grants to help community development. Train nutrition aides, Small group skill teaching to improve low income food practices (cook, grocery shop, meal plan, budget)

Commodity Food Donation/Distribution Program

USDA-run. provides food to help meet nutrition needs and strengthens agricultural market. Gives food to school lunch, elderly feeding, and supplemental food programs.

WHO: world health organization

international agency, developed RDAs for developing countries

FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization

international agency, increases efficiency of production & distribution of foods

5 federal block grants

maternal and child health, community services, social services, preventative health services, & primary care

CHIP: Children's Health Insurance Program

under Social Security Act, partnership between federal & state. Expands health care for children whose parents don't qualify for Medicaid but can't afford private insurance

American Heart Association

voluntary health agency