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Below are multiple resources to assist an SFA to maximize USDA Foods entitlement through direct delivery with the state contracted warehouses, further processing, and DoD Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.
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NSLP FAL - Each program year, the USDA Foods team builds the catalogs in WBSCM off RA Feedback from USDA Foods Feedback Survey as well as analyzing historical data for materials that were offered in previous program years by RAs. All USDA Foods available will be offered for Further Processing. Click below for Direct Delivery available foods.
 

SY24-25
SY25-26
SY26 NSLP Round 2 FAL

Cost Management Tool - This is an excel-based tool designed for use prior to, during and after ordering USDA Foods that provides an estimated final price based on input demand. Note: If you are experiencing issues, please download the file locally and click “Enable Content” to use.
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger - NSLP Direct Delivery Recap:  

This resource recaps the open discussions USDA Foods Team had with schools in each contracted warehouse region over Direct Delivery ordering in WBSCM.

  • The information provided shows trends and is not meant to be a guarantee that the material will be ordered.
  • The information provided is intended to give insight into what materials are popular for the region and may have the highest likelihood of success being delivered to your warehouse for program year 2026.
Gold Star Foods - NSLP Direct Delivery Recap: 

This resource recaps the open discussions USDA Foods Team had with schools in each contracted warehouse region over Direct Delivery ordering in WBSCM.

  • The information provided shows trends and is not meant to be a guarantee that the material will be ordered.
  • The information provided is intended to give insight into what materials are popular for the region and may have the highest likelihood of success being delivered to your warehouse for program year 2026.
San Antonio Food Bank - NSLP Direct Delivery Recap: 

This resource recaps the open discussions USDA Foods Team had with schools in each contracted warehouse region over Direct Delivery ordering in WBSCM.

  • The information provided shows trends and is not meant to be a guarantee that the material will be ordered.
  • The information provided is intended to give insight into what materials are popular for the region and may have the highest likelihood of success being delivered to your warehouse for program year 2026.
US Foods - NSLP Direct Delivery Recap: 

This resource recaps the open discussions USDA Foods Team had with schools in each contracted warehouse region over Direct Delivery ordering in WBSCM.

  • The information provided shows trends and is not meant to be a guarantee that the material will be ordered.
  • The information provided is intended to give insight into what materials are popular for the region and may have the highest likelihood of success being delivered to your warehouse for program year 2026.

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Annual Transfer - Transfer exercises reduce overall inventory and benefit schools that can draw down additional inventory. This exercise is conducting from January thru April.
Usage Analysis - The Usage Analysis Exercise is conducted annually to alleviate excess inventory levels at the State by removing excess inventory into the state account. This inventory is transferred to the state account and available during the Annual Transfer.
Tracking Systems Report - Did you know you have processing account information at your fingertips? Both tracking systems provide Recipient Agencies (RAs) with a robust selection of reports to manage inventory levels.
Transfer of Title - In general, title to donated foods transfers to the distributing agency or recipient agency, as appropriate, upon acceptance of the donated foods at the time and place of delivery.
True Value of USDA Foods - A product containing USDA Foods does not always represent a savings. Commercial options may provide lower prices compared to the additional charges associated with USDA donated foods.
Processor Inventory Dashboard – Complies data from multiple sources: K12 Tracking System, Processor Link Tracking System, and Processor Monthly Performance Reports (MPR)
Texas Approved Processor List – Complies data for each approved processor and their corresponding materials.

DoD Fresh Fruits and Vegetables  Minimize 
The USDA Department of Defense (DoD) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (USDA DoD Fresh) allows schools to use USDA Foods entitlement dollars to buy fresh produce. USDA DoD Fresh operates through a partnership between the USDA and the DoD Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), as well as the state distributing agencies in each participating state.
The USDA DoD Fresh Program allows SFSP operators to use USDA Foods entitlement dollars to buy fresh produce. USDA DoD Fresh operates through a partnership between the USDA and the DoD Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), as well as the state distributing agencies in each participating state.

USDA Foods  Minimize 
USDA FAL - USDA Foods provides a Foods Available List (FAL) every school year. USDA makes available approximately 200 materials for the NSLP program in Direct Delivery and Processing Diversions.
  • SY24-25 FAL 
  • SY25-26 FAL
Average Material Price - USDA Foods provides the average material prices each school year used by processors participating in the USDA Foods processing program.
Product Information Sheet - USDA Foods provides Product Information Sheets to describe the items that will be available to schools and institutions participating in the National School Lunch Program and Summer Food Service Program.
CN Information - USDA Foods provides CN verification and manufacturers report to SFAs to assist with any questions that should arise with a product.

Assistance available in English and Spanish. Please call 877-TEX-MEAL (877-839-6325) for help. Additional translations services available as well.

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Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

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1. Mail:
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Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
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Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
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