Program Description
The USDA's Food and Nutrition Service is charged with administering the Food Distribution Program. Through the Food Distribution Program, USDA purchases foods through direct appropriations from Congress, and under surplus-removal and price-support activities. The foods are distributed to State agencies for use by eligible local outlets, including schools. Schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program may receive USDA commodity meats, vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy products. For more information about the Food Distribution Program, contact: Laura Sime, (608) 267-9119, or Lynne Slack, (608) 266-2596.
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The worksheets below are sample forms that can be used to assist schools in determining their annual commodity order. To use the worksheets, click on it and then save a copy to your own computer hard drive.
Annual Commodity Order Timeline
School Year 2008-09:
School Year 2007-08:
School Year 2008-09:
School Year 2007-08:
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USDA Guidance:
Commodity Order Timelines - For Schools
The Task Force was first formed in September, 1997. It is comprised of food service directors from small-,medium-, and large-size schools, with both public and private schools represented. The Task Force meets approximately four to six times per year between September and June, with most of the meetings being held in Madison.
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For questions about this information, contact Antonio D. Ante (608) 266-3615
Last updated on 5/21/2008 1:35:17 PM
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