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 100% American-grown foods are distributed to State agencies for use by School Food Authorities (SFA) participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). On the average, USDA foods make up 15 to 20 percent of the product served at participating agencies in the form of beef, pork, fish, poultry, dairy, fruits, vegetables, oil and grain.
For more information, please contact: Randy Jones, 608-267-2277, Laura Paella 608-267-4598, or Dino Ante, 608-267-4599.
For questions about this information, contact Antonio Ante (608) 267-4599