The Texas Automated Nutrition System (TANS) is a web-based system designed to support the administration of federal nutrition programs. TANS allows program sponsors, ESC users, and state users to manage their nutrition program applications, claims, compliance reviews, and more in a robust, streamlined system built using current technology and simple navigation.
Though TANS will have a fresh look, new navigation, and slight process changes, it will serve the same role as TX-UNPS.
TANS will be used for the following federal nutrition programs:
• School Nutrition Program (NSLP and SBP)
• Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (FFVP)
• Special Milk Program (SMP)
• Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP and DCH)
• Summer Meal Programs (SFSP and SSO)
• Food Distribution Program (TEFAP, CSFP, and S/FMNP)
Efforts are in full swing towards a transition to the Texas Automated Nutrition (TANS). We want to ensure a smooth implementation process full of training resources that will make the launch successful. Until we launch TANS, TX-UNPS will continue providing online interfaces for managing your programs.
Preparing for the Transition
To prepare for the transition, all system users should review the rollout dates for the programs they operate (shown below) and begin planning for their organization’s transition from TX-UNPS to TANS.
Before even gaining access to TANS, organization users are encouraged to attend monthly TANS Talks (link below) and start to gain familiarity with TANS by reviewing the recorded demos and training materials available on the “Resources and Training” page linked above.
As questions come up, we encourage all users to share their feedback here with the TDA team.
TANS Planned Rollout Dates
