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Regional Administration of USDA Commodity Foods and Fresh Produce for New Mexico Emergency Feeding Programs

This opportunity from the New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) seeks regional partners to manage food assistance logistics across the state. - Government Buyer: - New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA), State of New Mexico - OEMs and Vendors: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the primary OEM for commodity foods - Products/Services Requested: - USDA Commodity Foods for distribution to eligible households and homeless shelters - Fresh produce and other food items purchased, packaged, and shipped for low-income New Mexicans - Regional administration services including receiving, storage, and delivery of food items - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal regulations (7 CFR 247, 250, 251) - State funds available for fresh produce procurement and distribution - Services must cover all 33 counties in New Mexico - Focus on healthy food options and support for local emergency feeding organizations

Description

New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is requesting proposals from Regional Emergency Feeding Organizations (REFOs) to provide regional administration to receive, store, and deliver United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodity foods to local emergency feeding organizations for distribution to eligible households and homeless shelters throughout New Mexico. The program must comply with all state and federal regulations per 7 CFR 247, 250, and 251. State funds are also available to REFOs to purchase, package, and ship fresh produce and other food items to be distributed to low-income New Mexicans. These fresh produce and food items support healthy options at food distribution sites across all 33 counties in New Mexico.

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