How effective are FNS programs in addressing the food hardship crisis caused by COVID-19 and supporting the transition to post-pandemic nutrition program operations?

A Learning Agenda is a strategic plan used by federal agencies to identify and address their key learning and evaluation needs. It outlines the questions the agency aims to answer about its programs and policies to improve their effectiveness and efficiency. The Learning Agenda prioritises areas for evaluation, data collection, and analysis. It aims to inform decision-making by systematic evidence, thereby enhancing the agency's ability to achieve its mission and deliver better outcomes for the public.

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FNS will conduct program evaluations, as well as data analyses and policy analyses, to examine whether the temporary pandemic-related program changes implemented in the last two years 1) have resulted in improved responses to pandemic hardships over the core programs, and 2) support a transition