USDA Food & Nutrition Service

The United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service administers a wide range of domestic nutrition programs. The FNS seeks to promote the health of Americans by providing children and low-income individuals with better access to good nutrition. It offers various promotional initiatives and direct assistance. The Food and Nutrition Service provides food stamps, supplemental programs and commodity assistance. The FNS supports soup kitchens, food banks and disaster programs. It also has solutions for pregnant women and infants. The United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service has a location in Chicago.