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The following releases on FNS programs were issued in 2008 by USDA and FNS.

USDA's "Stocks for Food" Program Turns Raw Commodities into Food (12/04/08)
STATEMENT: Agricultural Under Secretary Nancy Montanez Johner on Melamine and Infant Formula (12/03/08)
STATEMENT: Agriculture Under Secretary Nancy Montanez Johner on Bisphenol A and Infant Formula (10/31/08)
USDA Announces 2008 Hunger Champion Mentor Awardees (10/28/08)
Op-Ed: SNAP - Putting Healthy Foods Within Reach (10/24/08)
Secretary Schafer Recognizes Schools for Excellence in Nutrition (10/15/08)

Schafer Announces Purchase of Up to $5 Million of Catfish Products

(09/30/08)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (09/29/08)

USDA Awards $18 Million to States for Outstanding Customer Service in Nutrition Aid

(09/26/08)
USDA Speeds Help for WIC Nutrition Delivery (09/19/08)
USDA Grants $5 Million To Increase Access and Participation in Food Stamp Program (09/17/08)

Schafer Announces Purchase of Up To 3.6 Million Pounds of Fresh Tomatoes

(09/17/08)
USDA Awards Food Stamp Program Outreach Grants (09/16/08)
USDA Awards  $5 Million in Team Nutrition Training Grants (09/03/08)

USDA Readies Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Purchases for Elementary Schools

(08/06/08)

USDA Awards $500,000 For WIC Special Project Grants to Four States

(08/04/08)

USDA Hosts Local Outreach Events to Raise Awareness of Food Stamp Program

(06/30/08)
USDA Awards $30 Million in States for Exceptional Administration of the Food Stamp Program (06/27/08)
Op-Ed:  Combating Obesity (05/30/08)

Schafer Announces Purchase of Up To $2 Million of Lamb

(05/23/08)
Schafer Announces Purchase of Up to $50 Million in Pork Products (05/01/08)

USDA Releases School Meals Cost Study

(04/11/08)

Agriculture Secretary Marks School Breakfast Week

(03/04/08)
USDA Seeks To Award $5 Million in Food Stamp Program Participation Grants (02/14/08)
Conner Announces Purchase of Up to a Half Million Pounds of Canned Plums (01/08/08)
Conner Announces Purchase of Up to 8.1 Million Pounds of Red Tart Cherry Products (01/08/08)
    
Past FNS Releases
      
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Last modified: 12/10/2008