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	Food Distribution Programs
	Our office distributes foods provided by the US Department of Agriculture to help meet the nutritional needs of children and adults. USDA food programs help strengthen the agricultural market for products produced by American farmers. (Foods produced in North Dakota and purchased by USDA) Foods are acquired by USDA under several legislative authorities including price support, surplus removal, and special purchase. The types of food purchased are based on the nutritional needs of children and other individuals, state preferences, and the market supplies and prices of foods. Storage and transportation to local agencies is provided by North Dakota businesses through a contract with North Dakota CNFD. Warehousing and transportation costs are supported by local and federal funds. As an additional service to local agencies, our office enters processing agreements with food manufacturers to further process certain USDA foods into more usable products. An example is using USDA chicken to make chicken nuggets and patties for schools. Click here to see foods available to local agencies participating in the School Nutrition Programs, the Summer Food Service Programs, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Charitable Institutions are also eligible to receive USDA foods known as bonus items.
	Household Programs
	The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) Food Quality & Safety for Households Household Food Fact Sheets 2011-12 Dairy Fruits & Vegetables Grains Cereals & Breads Juices Meat & Meat Alternatives
	School Programs
	Resources for School USDA Food Programs Resources for Net-off Invoicing USDA Food Program This information is only for schools participating in the Pilot Net-Off Invoice Program Net-Off Invoice Program Policy Statement (12/01/2010) Resources for Department of Defense (DOD) Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Customers This information is for schools participating in the DOD Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Program Ending Inventory of USDA Foods USDA Food Fact Sheets 2012-2013 Fruits and Vegetables Grains Meat/Meat Alternatives
	USDA Resources
	Recall Email Notifications The best way for anyone to get email notifications of all food recalls is by signing up for free email updates from www.recalls.gov.  This is a one-stop shop for U.S. Government recalls.  We encourage everyone who needs recall information to sign up today!  It’s easy.  Follow these few steps and you will receive an instant acknowledgement of your subscription from the Dept. of Health and Human Services: Log on to www.recalls.gov Click on the Food tab at the top. Click on “Sign Up for Free Recall Updates by E-Mail”  (in red toward top of page) This takes you to the Dept. of Health and Human Services signup page, where you will: a.   Enter your email address and confirm same; and b.   Check the box titled FoodSafety.gov Recalls and Alerts under the        FoodSafety.gov Updates section. Warehouse Inventory Control Food Quality & Safety Code of Federal Regulations for USDA Food Programs 250 (External Link)

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