MB FDP-01-2026 Shipment and Receipt of USDA Foods

Management Bulletin (MB) FDP-01-2026 Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) Instruction 709-5, Revision 4: Shipment and Receipt of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foods has been updated to reflect clarifications provided by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA).

The FNS Instruction 709-5, Revision 4 applies to local educational agencies and other entities that receive USDA Foods directly from a USDA-contracted vendor. It does not apply to USDA Foods received from a state distribution center, Co-op, or a contracted warehouse or to processed end products received from either a USDA Foods Processor or a commercial distributor. Additionally, it does not apply to deliveries of Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program products.

Instruction 709-5 Revision 4, can be viewed on the USDA Food Distribution Program (FDP) Instructions and Handbooks, Instruction and Receipt of USDA Foods .

If you have any questions regarding this email, please contact FDP by email at FOODDISTRIBUTION@cde.ca.gov.

Questions: Nutrition Services Division | 800-952-5609

Last Reviewed: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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