USDA Foods NSLP Program Overview
The use of entitlement towards further processing must be in the best interest of the students and school district. The processing of USDA Foods provides industry the opportunity to market finished end products to complement commercial purchases and can supplement 15-20% of the annual food budget. Recipient Agencies have the opportunity to receive a wider variety of end products that meet the needs of the students.
Recipient Agencies must participate in the National School Lunch Program (NLSP) to be eligible for processing. The further processing program converts raw bulk USDA Foods into more convenient, ready-to-use end products. Benefits of using further processing include increasing food safety, reducing labor costs and stretching entitlement dollars.
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