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.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foods are foods purchased from American farmers, dairies, ranchers, and fisheries to support Federal nutrition assistance programs and American agriculture.
USDA Foods in Schools product information sheets with description and WBSCM ID for vegetables.
USDA Foods product information sheets containing USDA Foods description and WBSCM ID for fruits.
This page provides information on the items available through TEFAP that may be acceptable to kosher-observant communities.
USDA Foods in Schools Foods product information sheets containing USDA Foods description and WBSCM ID for meat/meat alternates.
See what fruits, vegetables, legumes, proteins, dairy, grains, and soups are available through TEFAP.
See what fruits, vegetables, proteins, legumes, grains, dairy, soups, and traditional foods are available through FDPIR.
USDA Foods Available List for CSFP.