FDP GIS 1: Deadline for Application

Nutrition Services Division
Programs: Food Distribution Program	Date: July 2017
Subject: Deadline for Application to Become an Approved U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foods Processor

This General Information Sheet provides information for processing companies that are interested in being approved by the Food Distribution Program (FDP) to process U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foods for agencies in California.

The FDP sends renewal application materials to processors annually in March for approval for the next school year (July 1 through June 30).

Any new processor inquiring about approval for the current school year must submit a completed application packet between March of the previous school year and November of the current school year.

If the FDP receives an inquiry from a prospective processor after November 1, FDP staff will direct the processor to defer its application until the next school year. The processor should provide its email address and contact information so the FDP can send application materials to the processor for the next school year.

For assistance and further information regarding this subject, please contact the Food Distribution Program Office by phone at 916‑323-0865 or by email at fooddistribution@cde.ca.gov.

Questions: Food Distribution Program | 916-323-0865

Last Reviewed: Thursday, March 16, 2023

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