Notice2026-10016
The Emergency Food Assistance Program; Availability of Foods for Fiscal Year 2026
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May 19, 2026
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Agriculture DepartmentFood and Nutrition Service
Abstract
This notice announces the surplus and purchased foods that the Department expects to make available for donation to States for use in providing nutrition assistance to the needy under The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The foods made available under this notice must, at the discretion of the State, be distributed to eligible recipient agencies (ERAs) for use in preparing meals and/or for distribution to households for home consumption.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 96 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29110-29111]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-10016]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food and Nutrition Service
The Emergency Food Assistance Program; Availability of Foods for
Fiscal Year 2026
AGENCY: Food and Nutrition Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the surplus and purchased foods that the
Department expects to make available for donation to States for use in
providing nutrition assistance to the needy under The Emergency Food
Assistance Program (TEFAP) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. The foods made
available under this notice must, at the discretion of the State, be
distributed to eligible recipient agencies (ERAs) for use in preparing
meals and/or for distribution to households for home consumption.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Farah Ahmad, Food Distribution Policy
Branch, Policy Division, Food and Nutrition Service, U.S. Department of
Agriculture, 1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, Virginia 22314.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the provisions set forth
in the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 (EFAA), 7 U.S.C. 7501, et
seq., and the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, 7 U.S.C. 2036, the
Department makes foods available to States for use in providing
nutrition assistance to those in need through TEFAP. In accordance with
section 214 of the EFAA, 7 U.S.C. 7515, funding for TEFAP foods is
allocated among States according to a formula that accounts for poverty
and unemployment levels within each State. Section 214(a)(1) of the Act
requires that 60 percent of each State's allocation be based on the
number of people with incomes below the poverty level within the State;
and Section 214(a)(2) requires that the remaining 40 percent be equal
to the percentage of the nation's unemployed persons within the State.
State officials are responsible for establishing the network through
which the foods will be used by ERAs in providing nutrition assistance
to those in need and for allocating foods among those ERAs. States have
full discretion in determining the amount of foods that will be made
available to ERAs for use in preparing meals and/or for distribution to
households for home consumption.
Surplus Foods
Surplus foods donated for distribution under TEFAP are Commodity
Credit Corporation (CCC) foods purchased under the authority of section
416 of the Agricultural Act of 1949, 7 U.S.C. 1431 (section 416) and
foods purchased under the surplus removal authority of section 32 of
the Act of August 24, 1935, 7 U.S.C. 612c (section 32). The types of
foods typically purchased under section 416 include dairy, grains,
oils, and peanut products. The types of foods purchased under section
32 include meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, dry beans, juices, and
fruits.
Approximately $358 million in surplus foods acquired in FY 2025 are
being delivered to States in FY 2026. Surplus foods currently scheduled
for delivery in FY 2026 include apple products, apricots, asparagus,
beans, blackberries, cherries, cranberries, dates, fish, grapes,
hazelnuts, lentils, oranges, peaches, pears, pecans, pistachios, plums,
raisins, raspberries, shrimp, and strawberries. Other surplus foods may
be made available to TEFAP throughout the year. The Department would
like to point out that food acquisitions are based on changing
agricultural market conditions; therefore, the availability of foods is
subject to change.
Purchased Foods
In accordance with section 27 of the Food and Nutrition Act of
2008, 7 U.S.C. 2036, the Secretary is directed to purchase an estimated
$465.2 million worth of foods in FY 2026 for distribution through
TEFAP.
For FY 2026, the Department anticipates purchasing the foods listed
in the following table for distribution through TEFAP. The amounts of
each item purchased will depend on the prices the Department must pay,
as well as the quantity of each item requested by the States. Changes
in agricultural market conditions may result in the availability of
additional types of foods or the non-availability of one or more foods
listed in the table.
FY 2026 USDA Foods Available List for The Emergency Food Assistance
Program (TEFAP)
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FRUITS:
Apples, Braeburn, Fresh
Apples, Empire, Fresh
Apples, Fuji, Fresh
Apples, Gala, Fresh
Apples, Granny Smith, Fresh
Apples, Red Delicious, Fresh
Apples, Fresh
Apple Juice, 100%, Unsweetened
Apple Slices, Unsweetened, Frozen (IQF)
Applesauce, Unsweetened, Canned (K)
Applesauce, Unsweetened, Cups, Shelf-Stable
Apricots, Halves, Extra Light Syrup, Canned
Blueberries, Highbush, Unsweetened, Frozen
Cherry Apple Juice, 100%, Unsweetened
Cranberry Apple Juice, 100%, Unsweetened
Cranberries, Dried, Individual Portion
Grape Juice, Concord, 100%, Unsweetened
Grapefruit Juice, 100%, Unsweetened
Fruit and Nut Mix, Dried
Mixed Fruit, Extra Light Syrup, Canned
Oranges, Fresh
Orange Juice, 100%, Unsweetened
Peaches, Freestone, Slices, Frozen
Peaches, Sliced, Extra Light Syrup, Canned
Pears, Bartlett, Fresh
Pears, Bosc, Fresh
Pears, D'Anjou, Fresh
Pears, Fresh
Pears, Extra Light Syrup, Canned (K)
Plums, Pitted, Dried
Raisins, Unsweetened, Individual Portion
Raisins, Unsweetened
Strawberries, Whole, Unsweetened, Frozen (IQF)
DAIRY:
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Cheese, American, Reduced Fat, Loaves, Refrigerated
Cheese, Cheddar, Yellow, Shredded, Refrigerated
Cheese, Cheddar, Yellow, Chunks, Refrigerated
Milk, 1%, Shelf-Stable UHT
Milk, 1%, Individual Portion, Shelf-Stable UHT
Milk 1% Fresh
Milk, Skim, Fresh
Yogurt, High-Protein, Vanilla, Chilled (K)
Yogurt, High-Protein, Blueberry, Chilled (K)
Yogurt, High-Protein, Strawberry, Chilled (K)
VEGETABLES:
Beans, Green, Low-sodium, Canned (K)
Beans, Green, No Salt Added, Frozen
Carrots, Diced, No Salt Added, Frozen
Carrots, Sliced, Low-sodium, Canned
Corn, Whole Kernel, No Salt Added, Canned (K)
Corn, Cream Style, Low-sodium, Canned
Corn, Whole Kernel, No Salt Added, Frozen
Mixed Produce Box, Fresh
Mixed Vegetables, 7-Way Blend, Low-sodium, Canned
Peas, Green, Low-sodium, Canned
Peas, Green, No Salt Added, Frozen
Potatoes, Dehydrated Flakes
Potatoes, Round, Fresh
Potatoes, Russet, Fresh
Potatoes, Sliced, Low-sodium, Canned
Pumpkin, No Salt Added, Canned
Spaghetti Sauce, Low-sodium, Canned
Spinach, Low-sodium, Canned
Sweet Potatoes, Fresh
Tomato Juice, 100%, Low-sodium
Tomato Sauce, Low-sodium, Canned
Tomato Sauce, Low-sodium, Canned (K) (H)
Tomato Soup, Condensed, Low-sodium, Canned
Tomatoes, Diced, No Salt Added, Canned
Vegetable Soup, Condensed, Low-Sodium, Canned
LEGUMES:
Beans, Black, Low-sodium, Canned
Beans, Black, Dry
Beans, Black-eyed Pea, Low-sodium, Canned
Beans, Black-eyed Pea, Dry
Beans, Garbanzo, Canned (K)
Beans, Great Northern, Dry
Beans, Kidney, Light Red, Low-sodium, Canned
Beans, Kidney, Light Red, Dry
Beans, Lima, Baby, Dry
Beans, Pinto, Low-sodium, Canned
Beans, Pinto, Dry
Beans, Refried, Low-sodium, Canned
Beans, Vegetarian, Low-sodium, Canned
Lentils, Dry
Peas, Green Split, Dry
PROTEIN FOODS:
Alaska Pollock, Fillets, Frozen
Alaska Pollock, Whole Grain Breaded Fish Sticks, Frozen
Almonds, Natural, Whole, Shelled
Atlantic Haddock, Fillet, Frozen
Atlantic Ocean Perch, Fillet, Frozen
Atlantic, Pollock, Fillet, Frozen
Beef, Canned/Pouch
Beef, Fine Ground, 85% Lean/15% Fat, Frozen
Beef Stew, Canned/Pouch
Catfish, Fillets, Farm-Raised, Frozen
Catfish, Filets, Wild-Caught, Frozen
Chicken, Boneless Breast, Frozen
Chicken, Canned
Chicken, Drumsticks, Frozen
Chicken, Pouch
Chicken, Split Breast, Frozen
Chicken, Whole, Frozen
Eggs, Fresh
Egg Mix, Dried
Peanut Butter, Smooth
Peanut Butter, Smooth (K)
Peanut Butter, Smooth, Individual Portion
Peanuts, Roasted, Unsalted
Pork, Canned/Pouch
Pork, Ham, Frozen
Pork, Chops, Boneless, Frozen
Salmon, Pink, Canned
Salmon, Pink, Canned (K)
Turkey, Deli Breast, Sliced, Frozen
Walnut, Pieces
GRAINS:
Bakery Mix, Low-fat (K)
Cereal, Ready-to-Eat
Cereal, Wheat Farina, Enriched
Crackers, Unsalted
Cornmeal, Yellow
Flour, All Purpose, Enriched, Bleached
Flour, White Whole Wheat (WG)
Grits, Corn, White
Grits, Corn, Yellow
Oats, Rolled, Quick Cooking (WG)
Pasta, Egg Noodles
Pasta, Macaroni, Enriched
Pasta, Macaroni (WG)
Pasta, Macaroni and Cheese
Pasta, Rotini (WG)
Pasta, Spaghetti, Enriched
Pasta, Spaghetti (WG)
Rice, Brown, Long-Grain, Parboiled (WG)
Rice, Medium Grain
Rice, Long Grain
Tortillas, Frozen (WG)
OILS:
Oil, Vegetable
OTHER:
Soup, Cream of Chicken, Condensed, Reduced Sodium
Soup, Cream of Mushroom, Condensed, Reduced Sodium
KEY:
H--Halal Certification Required
K--Kosher Certification Required
IQF--Individually Quick Frozen
UHT--Ultra-High Temperature Pasteurization
WG--Whole Grain
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Patrick A. Penn,
Deputy Under Secretary, Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services.
[FR Doc. 2026-10016 Filed 5-18-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-30-P
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