The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
Through the Food Distribution Program (FDP), the USDA makes a variety of donated foods (referred to as commodities) available to institutions and programs that provide nutritional services to eligible persons. These institutions and programs include the National School Lunch Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Summer Food Service Program. The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) provides commodities to soup kitchens and food banks. Other charitable institutions also occasionally receive food.
Depending on market conditions, as many as 40 to 60 different commodities may be supplied to participants during the year. The commodities may be frozen, canned, fresh, or dry and include meats, poultry, vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy products.
Not all commodities are available in every setting. In some situations, commodities are offered in addition to cash assistance for meal services. The commodities are acquired through three congressionally authorized agricultural support programs: price support, surplus removal, and the National School Lunch Program.
Participating agencies enter into an annual agreement to receive commodities. The commodities may be earned according to a rate per meal served or based on population and poverty/unemployment statistics, depending on the particular program. In addition, there are some bonus commodities which can be ordered on an as-needed basis.
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CNPWeb Food Distribution Training Presentation
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2010 Survey Slide Show Tutorial
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USDA Foods Complaint Form
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Report of Shipment Recieved Over, Short and/or Damaged
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Annual Storage Facility Self-Evaluation Form
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USDA Commodities in the National School Lunch Program
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- National Processing Agreement (NPA) State Participation Agreement (SPA)
Word - Monthly Performance Report linked to SPA document
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2009-2010 Delivery Schedule
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2009-2010 USDA Commodity Price File
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The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)
FDP Frequently Asked Questions
Fresh Fruits And Vegetables Order Receipt System ordering manual
For questions about safe handling of food see askkaren.gov
Commodity Food Fact Sheets for Schools & Institutions
USDA Food Distribution Homepage
USDA Electronic Commodity Ordering System (ECOS)
Barbara[dot]Faust[at]schools [dot] utah [dot] gov
Barbie Faust
Commodities Specialist
(801)538-7691
Charlene[dot]Johnson[at]schools [dot] utah [dot] gov
Char Johnson
Commodities Technician
(801)538-7688
(801)538-7585
