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 or Dino Ante, (608) 266-3615.
NOTE: Free Adobe Reader software is available at: 
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 2009-10 Information:
School Year 2008-09 Information:
Rebate Forms and Instructions
School Year 2009-10:
School Year 2008-09:
Basics:
Guides\Worksheets:
Agreements\Policies:
USDA Guidance:
Commodity Program 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 6/11/2009 7:04:13 AM
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