 Food
Distribution Program Description
The Nutrition Programs Division is responsible for the administration
of the USDA Commodity Food Distribution Program, providing
approximately $30,000,000 worth of commodity food to schools
in Illinois. Active participation in the National School Lunch
Program is the primary criteria to be eligible to receive
USDA commodity food.
United States Department of Agriculture donated commodities
are available to sponsors of National School Lunch and Summer
Food Service Programs. Cash in lieu of commodities is provided
to day care centers.
- National School Lunch Program (NSLP) - Commodities are
available to schools participating in the National School
Lunch Program.
- Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) – Cash
in lieu of commodities is available to approved day care
centers.
- Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) -- Commodities are
available to sites that serve needy children during summer
vacations from school.
- Disaster Relief--Commodities are made available for distribution
to disaster relief agencies, such as the Red Cross, when
the President of the United States declares a disaster,
as well as in other situations of distress. The commodities
are provided to disaster victims through congregate meal
service.
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