The purpose of this memorandum is to clarify the written notice and referral requirements for organizations that receive USDA Foods or administrative funding as part of CSFP and TEFAP program guidance, per USDA regulations on equal opportunity for religious organizations to participate in USDA assistance programs.
Strategies that TEFAP program operators can implement to better serve halal-observant households.
Strategies that TEFAP program operators can implement to better serve kosher-observant households.
This TEFAP program guidance memorandum includes questions and answers on flexibilities available to TEFAP state agencies on the operation of TEFAP.
This memorandum includes questions and answers on flexibilities available to CSFP state agencies, including Indian Tribal Organizations, in the operation of CSFP.
The FY 2024 TEFAP funding guidance memorandum provides guidance on full-year food and administrative funding allocations.
Learn more about the nutritious, 100% American grown USDA Foods that are designed to meet the needs of the specific population each program serves.
Decision tree to help determine how to get your product considered for USDA Food distribution programs.
USDA foods are required to meet a minimum criteria to be considered for purchase.
This page outlines the eight-step process for adding new foods to the USDA Foods available list.