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Don't miss this year's USDA Foods Show! In preparation for February’s pre-order survey, you’ll have an opportunity to hear OSPI updates, learn best practices from experts and peers to optimize use of USDA Foods entitlement, network with peers, and taste test USDA Foods available to order. |
Check out the agenda and session descriptions.
University Place
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 8 am–2 pm
Spokane
Date: January 30, 2026
Time: 8 am–2 pm
February Order Period Opens January 7–14
February Order Period Open January 7–14
February orders open Wednesday, January 7, and close Wednesday, January 14, at 4 pm.
Surplus orders open Thursday, January 15 according to the following schedule.
- 1 pm for groups 1 and 2
- 1:30 pm for group 3
- 2 pm for group 4
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 USDA Food Show — Registration Open
University Place
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 8 am – 2 pm
Spokane
Date: January 30, 2026
Time: 8 am – 2 pm
Register here
School Year 2025–26 School Meal Program Monthly Webinar Series
Monthly, September through June.
Time: 2–3 pm
Register here
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See the Order and Delivery Schedule for group assignments.
Surplus closes Friday, January 16 at 4 pm.
Please remember to notify OSPI for delivery information updates
If you have a new delivery contact person or a change of delivery address, please fill out the Delivery Updates Form.
USDA Food Complaints
Resources
The School Year 2026–2027 USDA Foods Interest Survey allows sponsors to express interest in which USDA direct products to add to the Washington State product list.
Complete the 2026–27 USDA Foods Interest Survey by January 16. Responses received after this date may not be considered.
Items with the highest interest will be included in the 2026–2027 Pre-Order survey.
Interest Survey vs Pre-Order Survey
Interest Survey: Informs OSPI which USDA Direct products should be added to the product list. If enough interest is expressed to order in the proper quantities, products will be available on the Pre-Order Survey.
Pre-order Survey: After sponsors express interest in items using the Interest Survey, they commit to ordering using the Pre-order Survey. Sponsors commit to how much and which items they will order in the upcoming school year.
Questions about the surveys? Please email the Food Distribution Inbox
It’s time to plan for the pre-order process. Look for the Interest Survey that will be due mid-January.
The pre-order process is an annual requirement for all sponsors. The process allows sponsors to allocate next year's entitlement to the food distribution programs that best fit sponsor needs and reserve USDA items for the organization. The Pre-Order Survey tells OSPI how much and what types of foods to order from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Washington Local Foods producers. The survey is released every February, and OSPI uses it to determine which foods to order the next school year.
Review the message board in CNPweb for the latest updates and resources.
Questions? Please email Sarah Davis or call 360-725-6215.
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For January, we’re spotlighting USDA Foods item 111361 - Chicken, Cut-Up, 8-Piece, Raw, Frozen.
Product Description
This item is raw cut-up chicken made from U.S. Grade A chicken, without necks and giblets. The product includes breasts, thighs, drumsticks, and wings. It is delivered frozen in a 40-pound case containing (4) 10-pound packages.
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Culinary Tips and Recipes
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USDA Product Information Sheets provide basic product information, and the USDA Foods Database provides vendor-specific nutrition, allergen, and ingredient information.
Questions? Email Sarah Davis or call 360-725-6215.
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January 14
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February Order Period Closes | 4 pm
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January 15
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February Surplus Orders Open
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January 16
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February Surplus Orders Close | 4 pm
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January 26
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USDA Foods Show | University Place
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January 30
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Invoices Post in CNPweb
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January 30
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USDA Foods Show | Spokane
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ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives.
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ADA NOTIFICATION FOR OSPI CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES EVENTS
To arrange accommodations for persons with disabilities for OSPI Child Nutrition Services events, please contact the Child Nutrition Services Team at 360-725-6200, TTY 360-664-3631, or by email, child.nutrition@k12.wa.us at least three business days before the event. Please note that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not require OSPI to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
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