Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-16082
USDA Request for Comments on Information Collection for Food Distribution Programs
Buyer
USDA (Department of Agriculture)
Posted
August 06, 2026
Identifier
2026-16082
This opportunity is a request for public comments from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Administration, regarding information collection for Food Distribution Programs. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Food and Nutrition Administration - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned in this notice - Purpose: - Soliciting feedback on proposed information collection requirements - Data collected includes: - Number of households served - Quantities of foods ordered - Delivery locations - Verification of food order receipts - Inventory amounts - Stakeholders affected: - State, local, and tribal governments - For-profit and non-profit businesses - Individuals and households - Notable requirements: - Information collection is mandatory for agencies and businesses - Required for individuals and households to obtain or maintain benefits - Data used for program management, monitoring, eligibility determination, and reporting - No products or services are being procured; this is not a solicitation for goods or services
Description
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has submitted an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection pertains to the Food Distribution Programs, which assist American farmers and needy people by purchasing and delivering food to state agencies and Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) for distribution. The information collected includes data on households served, food orders, delivery verification, and inventory amounts. This collection is mandatory for state and local agencies and businesses, and is used for program management, monitoring, and eligibility determination.