Federal Register #2026-14123

National Average Value Set for Donated Foods in School Lunch and Care Programs

This notice from the Food and Nutrition Administration (Department of Agriculture) sets the national average value for donated foods or cash in lieu of donated foods for school year 2027. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture - Food and Nutrition Administration - Foreign Agricultural Service (tariff-rate quotas) - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a value notice rather than a product procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Establishes a value of 32.00 cents per meal for donated foods or cash in lieu for: - National School Lunch Program (NSLP) - Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) - References tariff-rate quotas for raw cane sugar and certain sugars, syrups, and molasses - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Value is set by statutory mandate and adjusted using the Producer Price Index for Foods Used in Schools and Institutions - Applies to all schools and institutions participating in NSLP and CACFP - No specific brands, part numbers, or product specifications are included - Notice is informational and does not solicit bids or proposals

Description

This notice announces the national average value of donated foods or cash in lieu of donated foods to be provided in school year 2027 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027) for each lunch served by schools participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), and for each lunch and supper served by institutions participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The value is set at 32.00 cents per meal for the period. The adjustment reflects changes in the Producer Price Index for Foods Used in Schools and Institutions.

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