7 USC 4004 - Food bank special nutrition projects

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 27, 2024

§ 4004.

Food bank special nutrition projects

(a)

Distribution of agricultural commodities to community food banks for emergency distribution; availability of agricultural commodities; use of currently used distributorship systems; selection of food banks

(b)

Application by food bank; recordkeeping and internal procedures

(1)

No food bank may participate in the special nutrition projects conducted under this section unless an application therefor is submitted to and approved by the Secretary. Such application shall be submitted in such form and manner and shall contain such information as the Secretary shall prescribe.

(2)

Each food bank participating in the special nutrition projects under this section shall establish a recordkeeping system and internal procedures to monitor the use of agricultural commodities and other foods provided under this section. The Secretary shall develop standards by which the feasibility and effectivenes

s of the projects shall be measured, and shall conduct an ongoing review of the effectiveness of the projects.

(c)

Quantities and types of agricultural commodities; regulations for designation of eligible participants

(d)

Report to Congress; contents; recommendations

(e)

Sale of food prohibited; fines and penalties

(f)

Paperwork minimization and encouragement of participation

(g)

Authorization of appropriations

(Pub. L. 96–494, title II, § 211, Dec. 3, 1980, 94 Stat. 2577; Pub. L. 97–98, title XI, § 1114(b), Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1269; Pub. L. 106–78, title VII, § 752(b)(4), Oct. 22, 1999, 113 Stat. 1169.)

cite as: 7 USC 4004