State agencies that are designated as distributing agencies by the Governor, legislature or other authority may receive and distribute these donated food commodities. They may be unemployed, welfare recipients, or low income. All individuals seeking food assistance at sites which serve prepared meals are eligible. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
All States are eligible to participate, no applications necessary.
This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-102 . This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. Individuals receiving food for home consumption are recertified periodically. Persons receiving commodities in the form of meals from sites which serve prepared meals are presumed to be eligible. Provided commodities to State and local agencies for distribution to needy persons for use at home or for use at sites which serve prepared meals.