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FDPIR nutrition education trainings and resources support USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins' commitment to strengthening strategies that encourage healthy choices, healthy outcomes, and healthy families. USDA Foods support American farmers and provide safe, high quality, 100% American grown, real food, to Tribal communities.
Upcoming Nutrition Education Trainings for FDPIR
USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is offering two nutrition education training opportunities for FDPIR program staff in fiscal year 2026:
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Community Nutrition Champion Training (CNCT)
FDPIR administrative funds for nutrition education can be used to cover travel and lodging expenses to attend either training. More information about each training and how to register is below.
Community Nutrition Champion Training (CNCT)
CNCT is a two-day in-person training designed to provide nutrition education training to non-nutrition professionals who work in FDPIR and engage with participants. Training topics include USDA Foods, food labels, food safety, recipe modification, evaluation, and more.
 CNCT attendees at Duluth, Minnesota training.
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This training is intended for non-nutrition professionals. CNCT attendees can be any FDPIR staff, such as nutrition educators, warehouse or administrative staff, social and community health workers, delivery personnel, as well as FDPIR directors and managers.
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Nominations to attend will be accepted for individuals that have never attended or completed a CNCT training.
When and where will CNCT be held?
- May 13-14, 2026 – Tucson, Ariz.
OKTEP will email accepted nominees the training details approximately six to eight weeks before the training.
FDPIR Produce Training
The FDPIR Produce Training is a two-day in-person training designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities for FDPIR program operators to support staff receiving fresh, 100% American grown produce through the USDA Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (USDA DoD Fresh). The training helps Tribes and State agencies properly assess and safely distribute fresh produce to program participants while improving overall customer satisfaction.
This training is intended for FDPIR program operators.
When and where will the FDPIR Produce Training be held?
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April 9 – 10, 2026, at Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa: Register now.
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June 2026 at the National Association of Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations (NAFDPIR) Annual Conference in Niagara Falls, N.Y.:
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Complete this form if you are interested in attending the training during the annual conference. IFAI will email the registration link when the training details are confirmed.
Order Free FDPIR Nutrition Education Resources
The USDA Foods Nutrition Education Resource Library offers nutrition education resources free of charge for all Tribes and State agencies administering FDPIR. Program operators can order resources such as posters, recipe cards, stickers, handouts, and more that will be delivered directly to their program.
Signs: Hang these 24 x 32-inch signs from the ceiling or on a wall to highlight the importance of healthy eating. Pick from three designs to encourage fruit and vegetable consumption or highlight the variety of protein options available in the FDPIR food package.
 Window clings: Place window clings on the cooler door to give program participants new ideas for how to use foods from the FDPIR food package.
FDPIR Food Package Review Workgroup Meeting
On February 10, 2026, the FPDIR Food Package Review Workgroup met in Washington, D.C., to discuss the FDPIR food package. The workgroup brings together experts including Federal and Tribal health professionals, NAFDPIR officials, and other representatives from the Indian Tribal Organizations and State agencies that administer FDPIR to regularly assess the FDPIR food package. Attendees heard welcoming remarks from Deputy Under Secretary Patrick Penn and learned about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030 from FNS Chief Policy Officer Eve Stoody. During the meeting, workgroup members discussed the food package and opportunities for improvement. Attendees also had an opportunity to taste test extra virgin olive oil, one of the newest products added to the food package.
Learn more about FDPIR Food Package Review Workgroup meetings and activities by visiting the FNS website.
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