USDA Food Distribution Program

Program 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 School Food Authorities (SFA) participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). On the average, USDA foods make up 15 to 20 percent of the product served at participating agencies in the form of beef, pork, fish, poultry, dairy, fruits, vegetables, oil and grain. For more information, please contact: Laura Sime, (608)267-9119, or Lynne Slack, (608) 266-2596 or Dino Ante, (608) 266-3615.

CONTENT:

Annual USDA Food Order Cheese Processing Program Commercial Distribution Complaint Form Direct Diversion Processing DoD - Fresh Produce Program Financial Information Nutrition Fact Sheets - Brown Box and State Processed

Policies and Procedures Mailings and Notices Recall, Hold and Safety Information and Procedures Storage and Delivery of USDA Foods Task Force Training Wisconsin USDA Food Ordering System

For questions about this information, contact Antonio D. Ante (608) 266-3615

Last updated on 9/26/2011 10:40:53 AM