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FDP: Value Pass Through Systems & Verification

The Food Distribution Program (FDP) Value Pass Through Systems and Verifying Refunds and Rebates online training.

Course Description

Do you process U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foods or are you considering processing USDA Foods? If so, this training is for you! Learn about the four Value Pass Through Systems used by USDA Foods processors and how to verify refunds and rebates for processed USDA Foods.

  • Course Number: 575
  • Training Length: 17 minutes
  • Certificate: No
  • Target Audience: Food Service Director and Staff
  • Mandatory: No
  • Cost: Free
  • Date Recorded: May 2016

Online Course



Referenced Resources

The following resources are referred to throughout this online course:

Crediting

  • Crediting: 0.25 hour

  • Key Area: Operations
    • Training Topic: Purchasing (2400)
      • Learning Objective: Purchase food, supplies, and equipment through vendors, meeting school district specifications in compliance with federal, state, and local procurement regulations and availability of USDA Foods (2430)

For more information on crediting, access the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) web document Professional Standards Learning Objectives External link opens in new window or tab. (PDF)

Additional Information

For more information on USDA Foods, visit the California Department of Education Food Distribution web page.

Contact Us

For questions regarding the course content, please contact the Food Distribution Program by email at FoodDistribution@cde.ca.gov or by phone at 800-952-5609.

Questions:   Food Distribution | FoodDistribution@cde.ca.gov
Last Reviewed: Thursday, December 04, 2025
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