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USDA Food and Nutrition Service

The USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is a government agency that helps provide nutrition assistance to Americans. It manages programs like SNAP (food stamps), school meals, WIC (nutrition support for women and children), and food distribution efforts. FNS aims to improve access to healthy food, reduce hunger, and ensure vulnerable populations receive proper nutrition. It works with states, communities, and partners to promote food security, nutrition education, and safe food practices across the country.