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TDA Launches the 2024 USDA Foods Challenge!

Published: 57 days ago

The Texas Department of Agriculture will launch the 2nd Annual USDA Foods Challenge! All schools who receive USDA Foods entitlement dollars will be automatically registered.

What is the USDA Foods Challenge?

The 2024 USDA Foods Challenge recognizes school nutrition teams for maximizing their USDA Foods entitlement. Schools utilizing at least 95% of their allocated entitlement will earn special TDA recognition. TDA is holding this challenge to recognize your commitment to achieving excellence in school nutrition.

Important Dates

Challenge Start Date: September 1, 2024

Challenge End Date: August 31, 2025

Winner Announcement: MegaCon 2026

For more information, visit SquareMeals or contact us at nutrition@texasagriculture.gov.

Thank you for your continued dedication to improving school nutrition. We can’t wait to see what you achieve in the 2024-2025 school year!

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1. Mail:

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

2. Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov.

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