Description
The USDA's Food and Nutrition Service is charged with administering the Food Distribution Program. Through the Food Distribution Program, USDA purchases foods through direct appropriations from Congress, and under surplus-removal and price-support activities. The foods are distributed to State agencies for use by eligible local outlets, including schools. Schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program may receive USDA commodity meats, vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy products.
Who is Eligible to Apply:
Public and non-profit private schools, child care institutions, Summer Food Service Program Sponsors, as well as Elderly Nutrition Programs, Commodity Supplemental Food Programs, Food Distribution on Indian Reservations, and The Emergency Food Assistance Program.
Amount of Funds Available:
Funding is received in the way of entitlement dollars to be spent on the purchase of the donated foods. Child care institutions in Wisconsin are paid cash-in-lieu of the donated foods based upon a preference survey.
Application Due Date:
Application deadlines vary depending on the recipient agency.
For more information, contact:
Laura Sime, Commodity Contracts
Phone: 608.267.9119
E-Mail: laura.sime@dpi.wi.gov
or
Lynne Slack, Contract Specialist
Phone: 608.266.2596
E-Mail: lynne.slack@dpi.wi.gov
Links to application materials or other grant information:
For questions about this information, contact Antonio D. Ante (608) 266-3615
Last updated on 2/25/2008 11:52:35 AM
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