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Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2004-0049 Bonding in National Master Processing Agreements

Beginning in 2000, the USDA began conducting a demonstration project, known as the National Master Processing Agreements, under which USDA Food and Nutrition Service arranges for national processing of federally donated foods.

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12/23/2004
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2004-0035 FDPIR – Eligibility of Native Hawaiians

In accordance with FDPIR regulations at 7 CFR 253.6(b), Native Hawaiian households that move to the mainland and live in an approved service area near the reservation, or in Oklahoma, must contain at least one household member who is recognized as a member of an Indian tribe to be eligible to participate in FDPIR. 

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08/31/2004
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2004-0033 FDPIR - Flexible Benefit Packages/"Cafeteria Plans"

Many employers provide flexible benefit packages that give employees choice and control over employer-provided benefits. These flexible benefit packages are also referred to as “cafeteria plans,” because employees choose among two or more benefits.

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08/31/2004
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2004-0032 FDPIR – Changes in Household Composition Resulting from Deployment of Reservists

Military reservists who are called to active duty may be absent from the home for an extended period of time. A reservist who is not living at home, but is residing elsewhere with his/her military unit, would not be considered a part of his/her household for FDPIR purposes. 

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08/31/2004
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2004-0024 Treatment of Income Intended for Foster Care

This memorandum serves to clarify the treatment of income intended for the care of a foster child when determining eligibility for participation in the CSFP.

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07/15/2004
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2004-0007 Accounting for Donated Foods in Cost-Reimbursable Contracts Between School Food Authorities and Food Service Management Companies

FD-023 policy memo accounting for donated foods in cost-reimbursable contracts between school food authorities and food service management companies

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02/25/2004
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2003-0023 Single Inventory and Related Commodity Issues—Clarification of Regulatory Changes and Other Guidance

The purpose of this memorandum is to clarify the recent regulatory changes, and to provide interim guidance for taking additional actions in advance of further regulatory amendments. 

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05/23/2003
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2003-0016 In-Kind Contributions

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide clarification on in-kind contributions, specifically, whether a state’s purchase of additional foods for distribution could be classified as an in-kind contribution.

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03/31/2003
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2003-0015 Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance

The Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2001 requires the DoD to pay certain low-income service members and their families a family subsistence allowance of up to $500 per month so they will not have to rely on food stamps.

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03/31/2003
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2003-0014 Eligibility of Persons with Disabilities, Elderly, and Public Assistance Recipients

The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on determining household income when it involves persons with disabilities, elderly and/or public assistance recipients.

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03/31/2003
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