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USDA Food Distribution Program

This webpage is for Vermont schools and other agencies who receive food through the USDA Foods Program. It includes links to the documents, tools, and websites you'll need to order food and stay on top of related issues.

Ordering Food Online

The 2013-14 school year will mark the first time schools will be able to request food for the year and manage their own food and deliveries using the Web-Based Supply Chain Management System (WBSCM). 

Note: If you’re printing out your Catalog Worksheet, use legal size paper.

Swap Post

Swap Post items are extra cases of USDA Foods that the State of VT orders in order to reach full truck loads.  Vermont schools participating in the USDA Foods Program can claim cases off the Swap Post, in addition to their regular WBSCM orders. To claim items, Food Service Managers should fill out the claim form and email it to mary.krueger@state.vt.us by the 15th of the month. The Swap Post will close on the 15th of the month, and claimed cases will be allocated. Any items remaining will be reposted to the Swap Post the following month, until all cases have been claimed.

May 2013 Swap Post Claim Form – Due by June 15, 2013

Training

How to Order USDA Foods Webinar

https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/750767878

This Webinar, presented by Laurie Colgan and Rosie Krueger, will teach you how to use the catalog & cost compare worksheets and  make the most of your school’s USDA entitlement. Note: You may have to install the GoToMeeting codec to watch this webinar.

USDA Foods Refresher Training

https://creator.zoho.com/cheryl_4.3.68/usda-s-web-based-supply-chain-management-training/#Form:Home
Bring your completed Catalog Worksheet and your login information to a refresher training, and you will be able to place your order in WBSCM with the help of VT FDP staff.

Helpful Links

USDA Quick Links

Other Links - Nutrition

Other Links - Safety

Questions

  • If you have questions about Vermont's Food Distribution Program (formerly called Commodities Program), contact Holly Peake at (802) 769-6262 or holly.peake@state.vt.us.

  • If you have questions about WBSCM, contact Rosie Krueger at (802) 769–6247 or mary.krueger@state.vt.us.