As part of the National Response Framework, USDA supplies food to disaster relief organizations such as the Red Cross and the Salvation Army for mass feeding or household distribution. State agencies notify USDA of the types and quantities of food that relief organizations need for emergency feeding operations.

When the President or other authorized official has declared a major disaster or a situation of distress, disaster organizations may request approval from the TDA to receive USDA Foods for use in providing congregate meal service to disaster victims.

Download the Disaster Resource Information Packet for details.