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Child and Adult Nutrition ServicesAbout Child and Adult Nutrition ServicesGeneral Information In South Dakota, the Child and Adult Nutrition Services (CANS) is responsible for administering the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) and Food Distribution Division programs. These programs furnish resources to eligible local agencies who provide food in meals or commodities to participants. Programs include National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Special Milk, Summer Food Service, Child and Adult Care Food, Team Nutrition activities, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and Commodity Distribution for child nutrition programs, emergency feeding programs, soup kitchens, food banks and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) on the Pine Ridge Reservation.Schools must be accredited in accordance with Department of Education (DOE) policies, Residential Child Care Institutions must meet licensing criteria, and Day Care Homes/Centers must be registered or licensed. All local agencies annually renew the agreement and meal policy statement. Upon filing accurate and prompt claims/orders with CANS, agencies receive federal reimbursement for meals and snacks and/or commodities based on participation. USDA Nondiscrimination StatementIn 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 Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. |
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