Regulations and Policy Memos

USDA Food Distribution Regulations and Policy Memos

These resources are developed by USDA to ensure compliance with all relevant federal laws, executive orders, directives, and policies. Regulations and policy memos offer guidance and clarifications for State Distributing Agencies (SDAs), Recipient Agencies (RAs)/School Food Authorties (SFAs), Processors/Manufacturers, and other stakeholders. 

Regulations

7 CFR Part 250 - Donation of Foods for Use in the United States, Its Territories and Possessions and Areas Under Its Jurisdiction

Policy Memos

• USDA Resource Policy Memos
• 2021-22 National School Lunch Program USDA Foods Entitlement Calculations FNS-GD-2021-0006
• 2020-21 National School Lunch Program USDA Foods Entitlement Calculations FNS-GD-2020-0092
• Donated Food Storage, Distribution, and Product Dating, FD-107 (November 21, 2017)
• Questions and Answers about Disaster Policies and Procedures Revised, FD-093 (December 9, 2016)
• Value of USDA Donated Foods for Audits, FD-104 (December 2, 2016)
• Clarification of State Agency Review Requirements for Donated Foods in the National School Lunch Program, FD-089 (May 21, 2009)

Wisconsin USDA Foods Policies and Procedures

• Policy and Procedures for the Wisconsin USDA Food Program
• Wisconsin USDA Food Distribution: Frequently Asked Questions
• USDA Disaster Relief Manual
• DPI’s Single Inventory Recordkeeping System
• WI USDA Foods Transfer or Donation Documentation (not required)
• Glossary of Terms