FNS Documents & Resources
Signature Block Removal from Summary End Product Data Schedules
The purpose of this policy memorandum is to clarify state distributing agency (SDA) requirements related to approval of end product data schedules (EPDS) and summary end product data schedules (SEPDS) and provide an explanation for the removal of signature blocks from the SEPDS A and B templates.
Shipment and Receipt of USDA Foods (FNS Instruction 709-5)
This Instruction establishes the general standards and procedures that the state distributing agency (SDA), Indian Tribal Organization (ITO), or other consignee must follow in receiving shipments of USDA Foods, and conveys established responsibilities for other entities such as USDA Foods vendors and carriers.
Q&As: Use of SAE Funds and SAE Reallocation Funds in the Food Distribution Program for Child Nutrition Programs
This memorandum clarifies the uses of State Administrative Expense (SAE) funds for administrative and other expenses incurred in the Food Distribution Program for Child Nutrition Programs (USDA Foods in Schools).
FY 2019 TEFAP Funding Memo
TEFAP funding memorandum to state and regional directors
Determining Inventory Levels of USDA Foods for Use in TEFAP and Inventory Reporting Requirements
State agencies must exercise diligence to ensure that TEFAP food inventories are managed effectively, efficiently, and without waste. The purpose of this policy memorandum is to provide state agencies with the direction and guidance necessary in maintaining proper inventory levels of USDA Foods for TEFAP, including the estimation of monthly utilization rates for new or bonus USDA Foods for which there are no historical usage records.
Distribution of TEFAP Foods to Children
This memorandum provides guidance on the distribution of USDA Foods under TEFAP to children through Kids Cafe, Backpack, or similar programs.
Meals Provided to Volunteers
The memorandum outlines the conditions under which eligible recipient agencies can provide meals to volunteers staffing distribution sites and charge as a TEFAP administrative expense.
TEFAP Local-Level Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements
The purpose of this memorandum is to clarify the federal requirements for record keeping and reporting in TEFAP.
Farm Bill Changes to TEFAP State Plan Requirements and Food Funding Formula
On December 20, 2018, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) was signed into law. Section 4018 of the Farm Bill changes TEFAP State Plan requirements and the TEFAP food funding formula.
TEFAP - Information on the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Act
Section 4104 of the Farm Bill directs USDA to issue guidance to promote awareness of donations of apparently wholesome food by qualified direct donors protected under section 22(c) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 . This guidance only applies to privately donated foods provided to TEFAP state agencies and eligible recipient agencies and is not applicable to USDA Foods provided through TEFAP.