This memorandum provides information about the approximately $943 million in additional support for emergency food programs that USDA is providing in fiscal year 2024 under the statutory authority of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act for distribution through TEFAP.
Check out this database to access vendor-specific product information for all direct delivered USDA Foods for the National School Lunch Program.
FNA is aware that schools in multiple states are experiencing milk supply chain challenges related to packaging issues. This memorandum provides state agencies with information about existing authority related to schools and other child nutrition program operators experiencing inadequate milk supply. FNA encourages state agencies to use this authority when needed to support program operators impacted by the current milk packaging challenges.
The USDA Foods Toolkit is a collection of valuable resources to assist child nutrition professionals in effectively using their USDA Food entitlement and to help them educate students, staff, and the community about the healthy contributions that USDA Foods provide to their meal programs.
The Integrated Food Management System replaces the legacy, Automated Inventory System. IFMS consolidates food distribution transactions into a seamless, easy-to-use cloud-based platform.
TEFAP administrative funds and food entitlement allocations.
The checklists provide guidance for preparing and reviewing APDs and related documents. See the APD Handbook, FNA Handbook 901, or the related regulation or requirement for a detailed explanation of the particular item or contact your cognizant FNA regional office.