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Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture


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3101 Park Center Drive
Room 914
Alexandria, VA 22302

703-305-2286 (Voice)
703-305-1117 (FAX)

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Abstract

This division of the USDA is responsible for the administration of all USDA's nutrition assistance programs -- Food Stamps; WIC Program /Farmers' Market; Child Nutrition; Team Nutrition; and Food Distribution. The mission of the FNS is to provide children and needy families better access to food and a more healthful diet through its food assistance programs and comprehensive nutrition education efforts.

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Date Entered: 1/1/1998
Date Edited: 5/24/2002
Date Revised: 4/30/2002
Health Referral Number: HR2655
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