USDA Food Plans

USDA Food Plans are guidelines created by the United States Department of Agriculture that outline the cost of a nutritious diet for different households. They provide monthly estimates for food expenses based on various eating patterns, such as a thrifty plan, low-cost plan, moderate-cost plan, and liberal plan. These plans help inform food assistance programs and give families a budgetary framework to ensure they can access a healthy diet. By highlighting a range of spending levels, they cater to different financial situations while promoting balanced nutrition.