Resource | Policy Memos
FD-152: Discontinuance of the High Security Seal Requirement for USDA Foods Deliveries
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) will discontinue the requirement for vendors to use high security seals to secure USDA Foods deliveries as of July 1, 2023.
04/05/2023
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2016-0077
Meals Provided to Volunteers: Revised
The memorandum outlines the conditions under which eligible recipient agencies can provide meals to volunteers staffing distribution sites and charge as a TEFAP administrative expense.
FD-017
10/26/2016
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2009-0068
Allowability of Participant Payments and Contributions for Foods Donated by the USDA and/or Non-USDA Sources
This memorandum clarifies FNS regulations and policies regarding the allowability of requiring payment and soliciting contributions (i.e., "payments" or "pay") in exchange for foods from FNS program participants.
FD-097
10/21/2009
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2003-0012
Use of TEFAP Commodities for Demonstrations
It has been determined that TEFAP commodities can be used for demonstration purposes in accordance with current regulations.
FD-018
03/31/2003