[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 7, Volume 4]

[Revised as of January 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 7CFR247.10]



[Page 408-409]

 

                          TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE

 

    CHAPTER II--FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 

PART 247_COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM--Table of Contents

 

Sec. 247.10  Distribution and use of CSFP commodities.



    (a) What are the requirements for distributing CSFP commodities to 

participants? The local agency must distribute a package of commodities 

to participants each month, or a two-month supply of commodities to 

participants every other month, in accordance with the food package 

guide rates established by FNS.

    (b) What must the local agency do to ensure that commodities are 

distributed only to CSFP participants? The local agency must require 

each participant, or participant's proxy, to present some form of 

identification before distributing commodities to that person.



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    (c) What restrictions apply to State and local agencies in the 

distribution of CSFP commodities? State and local agencies must not 

require, or request, that participants make any payments, or provide any 

materials or services, in connection with the receipt of CSFP 

commodities. State and local agencies must not use the distribution of 

CSFP commodities as a means of furthering the political interests of any 

person or party.

    (d) What are the restrictions for the use of CSFP commodities? CSFP 

commodities may not be used for outreach, refreshments, or for any 

purposes other than distribution to, and nutrition education for, CSFP 

participants.