Department of Agriculture
Ken Givens, Commissioner
Commodity Distribution Recovery Act Projects
The Commodity Distribution section of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) distributes USDA-purchased food to public and private schools, Emergency Food Assistance Program agencies and non-profit charities.
These programs provide nutritious foods to children and low-income people while supporting agriculture. Learn more.
| Project Title | The Emergency Food Assistance Program (Funded) |
| Amount | $1,146,000 |
| Federal Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Service |
| Description | The Tennessee Department of Agriculture annually distributes nearly 30 million pounds of USDA surplus and purchased foods to schools and charitable institutions. These funds will be allocated to the state's 24 community action programs and food banks that serve the needy to help cover costs associated with the distribution of additional food commodities. |
