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" October’s important USDA Foods updates for schools include FFAVORS reminders, delayed materials, and Squaremeals resources, along with ESC support.
Click here to view the USDA Foods Ordering Updates for October.
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Thank you for attending the annual NSLP Direct Delivery sessions for your FDP region. If you missed the webinar in September for your TDA contracted warehouse region, you can find it on the FDP for NSLP Resources page.
Program Year 2027–2028
Released! The DoD Fresh Program Opt-In Link and the USDA Foods Feedback Survey for PY 2028 were both released via email on October 1, 2026. Responses are due October 31, 2026. Both links are posted on Squaremeals: Administration/Forms for FDP page.
Program Year 2026–2027
DoD Fresh - USDA announced a NEW URL for FFAVORS access. The recommended procedure to log into FFAVORS is to use the link below. If you encounter login issues, ensure you have deleted any previous bookmarks and cleared your cache.
If you opted into the DoD Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program, here are a few reminders;
Funds should be drawn down at least 10% per month in FFAVORS.
All orders, per delivery site, must equal a minimum value of $150.
Receipt for all deliveries, per site, within 2 business days of each delivery. If there is a discrepancy, ensure the delivery bill of lading is noted at the time of delivery and select the correct indicator in the FFAVORS receiving drop-down reasons. Contact your DLA representative for resolution.
For some warehouses and processing, the following materials have experienced shifts to later delivery dates, per USDA:
- 110396 String Cheese Box-360/1OZ – 10/15/26 to 02/15/27 -impacting Organizations serviced by Gold Star Foods/San Antonio FB.
- 100034 Cheese Mozz Lite Shred Frz Box – 30 lb. -impacting Organizations serviced by Gold Star Foods
Due to challenges in market availability, USDA is unable to supply the full quantities of some fruit and vegetable products. USDA has taken all possible measures to acquire as much volume of product requested for Texas and minimize disruption. The extent of cancellations and delivery periods impacted varies by product. USDA-FNA recognizes the volume of these cancellations, particularly for strawberries affected by crop availability, challenges your program planning and expresses their apologies for the shortfalls.
100313 - Corn Whole Kernel (LIQ) Can-6/10
100309 - Carrots, Can-6/10
100254 – Strawberry Slices Frz. Ctn.-30 lb.
100256 – Strawberry Frz. Cups-96/4.5 oz.
110846 – Strawberry Whole Unswt. IQF Ctn.- 6/5 lb.
110860 – Strawberry Slices Unswt. IQF Ctn. - 6/5 lb.
Processing - The processing allocations for PY 26-27 are finalized and displayed in the respective tracking systems. For questions, please address directly with processors.
Remember that all requests for USDA Foods can be tracked in the WBSCM Requisition Status Report, and ongoing pricing fluctuations may occur during the program year until the requisition updates to a “Purchased” status. It is recommended to regularly generate an updated PY27 NSLP WBSCM Requisition Status Report for the period 07/01/2026 through 06/30/2027 to review all requested cases or pounds.
Refer to the Resources and Forms page on SquareMeals under Food Distribution Program for NSLP for helpful information regarding ordering USDA Foods, such as the:
WBSCM Cancellation Reason Guide
For questions regarding USDA Foods, please contact your respective Education Service Center Child Nutrition representative(s) for guidance, training, and technical assistance.
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To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
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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
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