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Due to USDA Vendor Limitations, please plan for possible order shortages for the products below. Continue to check surplus for alternative options.
USDA Direct
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Product Code
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Product Description
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Expected Availability
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100125
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Turkey Roast, Frozen (Raw Product)
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October Orders
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100242
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Blueberries, Wild, Unsweetened, Frozen
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December Orders
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110506
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Pasta, Spaghetti, Whole Grain-Rich Blend
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None for 2026-27 | Surplus in Fall
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110723
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Cranberries, Dried, Individual Portion
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December Orders
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111643
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Cherries, Tart, Dried, Individual Portion
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December Orders
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111882
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Turkey, Deli Breast, Smoked, Sliced, Frz
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October Orders
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111893
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Turkey, Deli Ham, Smoked, Sliced, Frz
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October Orders
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111900
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Turkey, Deli Breast, Sliced, Frozen
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October Orders
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Questions? Please email the Food Distribution Office.
SY 2026–27 sponsors are required to review the Sponsor Application Sheet information in CNPweb, make any corrections, and submit the application. OSPI must review and approve each application prior to sponsors placing USDA Foods orders.
Sponsor Application Instructions
The Sponsor Application Sheets are due on or before June 10.
Questions? Email Sarah Davis or call 360-725-6215.
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Sponsors who use diversions can request carryover of this year's processor pounds by submitting the Carryover Request Form. Sponsors can use awarded carryover pounds during SY 2026–27.
Carryover is not automatic; requests must be submitted by June 12 to use SY 2025-26 pounds next year.
2025-26 Carryover Request Form – Open June 1–12.
Questions? Please email Sarah Davis or call 360-725-6215.
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All USDA Foods must be delivered on or before June 26.
The last day to submit orders in FFAVORS is June 19. All orders must be receipted in FFAVORS within two business days of produce delivery.
Submit adjustment requests using the 2025-26 DoD Allocation Adjustment Form by June 10.
Questions? Email Sarah Davis or call 360-725-6215.
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The annual Value of Commodities Shipped report summarizes the total value of USDA Foods shipped to sponsors during the school year for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). The report for School Year 2025–26 will be available in CNPweb after June 30. |
Instructions on how to generate and print the report are available on the Food Distribution webpage under the "Program Application and Requirements" section.
Consider sharing this report with the business office manager or fiscal officer as applicable.
The following information is provided in the Value of Commodities Shipped report:
COMMODITY: Each commodity is listed as either bonus or entitlement.
- 10000 codes: USDA direct items
- W-Code: State processed USDA items
- D001 code: Department of Defense (DoD) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Fresh funds (if applicable)
- 100532 code: Unprocessed Fruit and Vegetable Pilot funds (if applicable)
UNITS SHIPPED: The cumulative number of units that were shipped to the district during the 2025–26 school year.
USDA VALUE: The cumulative values using weighted cost averaging of all shipments received as shown on each LEAs order form.
The total value (sum of total entitlement value and total bonus value) may be used as the amount of revenues for account 6998 commodities on the district’s annual financial statement (Form F-196).
The value may also be used for:
- Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 10.555 National School Lunch Program.
- Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA).
Questions? Please email Sarah Davis or call 360-725-6215.
Changes are coming to the WINS login process! Starting fall 2026, all users will be required to have a free Microsoft account to access WINS.
Why are we making this change?
Using a free Microsoft account makes signing into WINS safer and easier. It helps protect your information and keeps unauthorized people out. By switching to Microsoft accounts, everyone will have a more secure login and a smoother experience.
In the next few months, lookout for more information on how to create and connect your account.
Questions? Contact the FDP Team at fooddistribution@k12.wa.us.
Washington Allocation and Commodity Entitlement System (W-ACES) goes live in August, replacing CNPweb as Washington’s food distribution management system.
Two training opportunities are available to guide sponsors through the steps to confirm their information and place September orders in W-ACES.
Register now and save the dates!
Register for Introduction to W-ACES for Primary Users
- In this virtual training, primary users will be able to review and confirm their information in W-ACES to complete the steps required before placing their first monthly order.
- This training is offered twice. If possible, sponsors should attend the August 4 session to prepare for the September order period, which opens August 5. Attending the August 4 session will also ensure sponsors are ready for the hands-on activities during the August 6 Confirming Your Monthly Orders in W-ACES session at School Meals Annual Training.
Date: August 4 & August 10
Time: 9–10 am
Register for School Meal Programs Annual Training
- The Confirming Your Monthly Orders in W-ACES session on August 6 will walk sponsors through the steps they need to take to confirm their September order in the new W-ACES system.
- Sponsors will need to activate their account and confirm their information in W-ACES before this session. Sponsors can complete these prerequisite steps during the August 4 Introduction to W-ACES for Primary Users session or by following the instructions that will be emailed in early August.
Date: August 6
Time: 1–2:15 pm
 The W-ACES portal puts helpful resources front and center.
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For June, we’re spotlighting USDA Foods item 110462 Chicken, Unseasoned Grilled Strips, Cooked, Frozen.
Product Description
This item is fully cooked strips of chicken meat with grill marks and a light marinade to retain moisture. The item contains at least 70% white meat with the remainder as dark meat. Each strip is at least 1/2-inch wide and one inch long. This item is shipped frozen in 30-pound cases containing six five-pound or three 10-pound packages.
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Culinary Tips and Recipes
- Unseasoned chicken strips are a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of different dishes such as burritos, stir fries, salads, or wraps.
- For culinary techniques and recipe ideas, visit the Institute of Child Nutrition or USDA’s Team Nutrition.
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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.
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