Resource | Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet: Using DoD Fresh to Purchase Local Produce
The Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program allows schools to use their USDA Foods entitlement dollars to buy fresh produce. The program, operated by DoD’s Defense Logistics Agency, began in SY 1994-95 as a pilot in eight states. As of 2013, schools in 46 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam participate; schools are anticipated to receive more than $100 million worth of produce through the program during SY 2012-13.
06/13/2013
Resource | Final Rule
Final Rule: FDPIR Amendments Related to the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
This rule permanently excludes combat pay from being considered as income and eliminates the maximum dollar limit of the dependent care deduction.
04/06/2011