FDP General Information Sheets

Information to assist processors with program compliance.

Food Distribution Program (FDP) General Information Sheet # 1: Deadline for Application
Provides information for processing companies that are interested in being approved by the Food Distribution Program to process U.S. Department of Agriculture Foods for agencies in California.

Questions: Food Distribution Program | 916-324-7132

Last Reviewed: Wednesday, November 05, 2025

Related Content

USDA Foods Processing Program
Information regarding processing United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foods into more usable end products.

Trending in Nutrition

Recently Posted in Nutrition

Farm to Summer Celebration Week- Pre-survey 2026 (added 19-May-2026)
The Farm to Summer Celebration week is or program operators to celebrate local foods with taste, teach and share elements.
Webinar: Tuesdays @ 2 School Nutrition Town Hall (added 15-May-2026)
School Nutrition Town Hall webinar for School Nutrition Program Operators and Food Service Directors on May 26, 2026.
Expanded Capital Expenditure Approved List (added 12-May-2026)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved the California Department of Education’s (CDE) request to expand the Capital Expenditure Approved List. This expansion contains equipment commonly purchased by School Food Authorities (SFAs).
USDA Farm to School Grant Informational Webinars (added 12-May-2026)
School districts may apply for three federal grants that can support farm to school, the Farmers Market Promotion Program, the Local Food Promotion Program, and the Regional Food Systems Partnerships grant.
Updated Resources Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (added 06-May-2026)
Updated Resources Due to the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025.

USDA Grants to Support Farm to School (added 06-May-2026)
School districts may apply for three federal grants that can support farm to school, the Farmers Market Promotion Program, the Local Food Promotion Program, and the Regional Food Systems Partnerships grant.
Award Announcement for 2025 KIT and R&R Grants (added 04-May-2026)
Grant Award Announcement for 2025 Kitchen Infrastructure and Training (KIT) and Retention and Recruitment (R&R) Grants.
Child Nutrition Advisory Council - May 2026 (added 01-May-2026)
Meeting agenda for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction Child Nutrition Advisory Council (CNAC)
Final Rule: Fluid Milk Substitutions (added 30-Apr-2026)
This management bulletin provides regulatory updates regarding the allowability of accepting medical statements from registered dietitians (RD) as related to Fluid Milk Substitutions in School Nutrition Programs.
Modifications to Accommodate Disabilities (added 30-Apr-2026)
This management bulletin contains information on the requirements related to accommodating children with disabilities.