The annual pre-order survey for USDA Foods is coming. This is the opportunity for School Food Authorities (SFAs) to tell IDOE what foods they may want direct delivered (Brown Box) or direct diverted (bulk products to a processor) and is a requirement for any SFA wishing to receive USDA Foods.
An upcoming webinar will be held to share more information about completing the survey, as well as how to determine pounds, work with product substitutions, and current events.
The Department of Defense Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (DoD Fresh), entitlement, Summary End Product Data Schedules (SEPDS), and Commodity Calculators will also be discussed.
Featured speakers include representatives from processing companies, bordering state partners, and IDOE's DoD Fresh vendor.