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The District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) supports nutrition and food programs, including the Child and Adult Food Program and the DC Youth Meals Program (Summer Food Service Program). OSSE encourages, educates and engages District residents, educators, community partners and schools to develop sustainable wellness and nutrition strategies. Among other roles, the agency administers US Department of Agriculture grant programs (including the National School Lunch Program), helps schools and community organizations develop school gardens and farm-to-school programs, and oversees monitoring and compliance for all child nutrition programs in the District of Columbia.