General Information
Personnel review and approve the application known as the Agreement for Distribution of Donated Food; conduct onsite reviews of food processing companies; provide training, workshops, and technical assistance to sponsors; monitor and ensure compliance with program regulations; and order from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Distribution Programs (Outside Source) all commodity foods for California programs. Responsible for offering and distributing those commodities to local agencies; and for management of warehousing and invoicing recipient agencies for shipping and handling costs.
Programs | Forms & Guidance | Related Links
Programs
Information regarding processing USDA commodities into more usable end products.
Commodities Program Information
Information regarding USDA commodities for participants on
the National School Lunch and Summer Food Programs.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Information regarding USDA commodities that are available to eligible women, infants, children, and senior citizens.
DOD Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program
Information regarding Department of Defense fresh produce available to participants in the National School Lunch Program.
Information regarding the Pomona and Sacramento USDA commodity state-operated distribution centers.
Forms and Guidance
Forms
Forms and sample forms for
use by USDA commodity recipients.
Guidance, Manuals, and Resources
Resources and information regarding the USDA Commodity Food Distribution
Program requirements and operations.
Food Distribution Program E-mail List
If you would like to receive information related to the Food Distribution Program including newsletters, food alerts, and training opportunities, subscribe to the Food Distribution Program e-mail list by sending a "blank" message to join-fd-web@mlist.cde.ca.gov.
If you would like to unsubscribe from the Food Distribution Program e-mail list, send a "blank" message to unsubscribe-fd-web@mlist.cde.ca.gov.
Related Links
USDA Foods Expected to be Available List (Outside Source)
A list of commodities available or expected to be available by USDA to participants in the School and Child Nutrition Programs.
USDA Commodity Pricing Information (Outside Source)
USDA's estimated Fair Market Values (FMV) for current and prior years. FMVs are updated every year on November 15.
Government
Recalls (Outside Source)
Online resource for recalls and food safety information.
USDA Commodity Fact Sheets (Outside Source)
USDA Commodity Fact Sheets developed for commodities expected to be available for schools and institiutions participating in the National School Lunch Program.
USDA Food and Nutrition Service Newsroom (Outside Source)
Current news and information
from USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
Outside Links for
Food Service Personnel and Educators
Links and reliable resources related to increasing consumption
of fruits and vegetables in schools.
