Nutrition Programs
Food Distribution Program
Total Value of Commodities Received by School
Excess Inventory at Processors
Pursuant to the new procedures relating to excess inventory at processors, we have implemented a new module on the Illinois Commodity System (ICS). The new module is located under the Annual Order Forms main menu option on ICS and is called Excess Processing. There are currently many products available.
Any excess inventory is listed by processor and can be claimed by any school that does not have excess inventory at processors. The inventory will be offered on a first come first served basis. Those schools claiming pounds should be familiar with commodity processing procedures and end product distribution.
Excess inventory from processors could come at any time so we advise checking the list on a weekly if not daily basis as we anticipate any inventory that comes along will be claimed quickly.
The excess inventory procedures can be found below by selecting Inventory Level Procedures at Further Processors Letter.
If you have any questions about the procedures or the module, please call the Food Distribution Program at 217-782-2491.
- Anticipated
Commodities Chart—SY10
(Updated 11/09) - Complaint Forms
- Delivery Complaints on USDA Donated Commodities

- USDA Donated Commodities

- Department of Defense (DoD) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
- Food Distribution Program Handbook
(Updated 3/09) - Food Recall Information
- Food Safety
- Inventory Level Procedures at Further Processors Letter
(Posted 12/8/08)
Illinois Commodity
System (ICS)
We recommend you visit the ICS site regularly
to stay informed about the latest Food Distribution Program
news. This site provides you with an online tool making
it easier for you to manage your commodities. This is where
you will find the Annual Order Form, Monthly Commodity Bulletins,
Food Alerts, Lanter's Delivery Schedule, new commodities
being offered, commodity values and pack sizes, important
dates, and much more. You can also keep your school's
address, phone numbers, and contact information up-to-date,
as well as modify your monthly delivery if necessary. You
can even send an email directly to the Food Distribution Program staff.
- ICS Computer System Requirements for Access
- ICS Delivery Site Change Form

- ICS Instruction Manual
(Updated 10/30/06) - ICS New User Information Sheet
(Updated 10/09) - ICS New User Registration Form
(Updated 10/09) - ICS Ordering/Processing
- School Year
2009-2010 Annual Commodity Order Instructions

- Processing Basics

- USDA Approved National Processors List






