Diversion/Processing

USDA Foods processing converts raw/bulk USDA Foods into a variety of ready-to-use end products and is one of the 4 USDA Foods Program options that utilizes USDA Foods entitlement.

To learn more about Processing USDA Foods, visit our 'Processing/Diversion Information' page.

For training on Diversion/Processing, visit our Training Resources page.

Program Contact: ODE USDA Foods Program Team

SEPDS

Summary End Product Data Schedules are used by recipient agencies to identify what food product to divert to what processor and diverted food value (DFV). Also, recipient agencies use this information to place orders in the WBSCM system to divert USDA pounds to a processor.

Commodity Calculators

Processor USDA Foods calculators/planners are used by recipient agencies to plan and place orders with processors. For assistance with calculators, contact the individual processor. A competitive procurement is still required prior to placing order with processor.