7 USC 1726b - International food relief partnership

U.S Code last checked for updates: Sep 19, 2026

§ 1726b.

International food relief partnership

(a)

In general

The Administrator may provide grants to—

(1)

United States nonprofit organizations (described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of title 26) for the preparation of shelf-stable prepackaged foods requested by eligible organizations and the establishment and maintenance of stockpiles of the foods in the United States; and

(2)

private voluntary organizations and international organizations for the rapid transportation, delivery, and distribution of shelf-stable prepackaged foods described in paragraph (1) to needy individuals in foreign countries.

(b)

Grants for establishment of stockpiles

(1)

In general

(2)

Priority

In providing grants under subsection (a)(1), the Administrator shall provide a preference to a United States nonprofit organization that agrees to provide—

(A)

non-Federal funds in an amount equal to 50 percent of the amount of funds received under a grant under subsection (a)(1);

(B)

an in-kind contribution in an amount equal to that percentage; or

(C)

a combination of such funds and an in-kind contribution,

for the preparation of shelf-stable prepackaged foods and the establishment and maintenance of stockpiles of the foods in the United States in accordance with subsection (a)(1).

(c)

Grants for rapid transportation, delivery, and distribution

(d)

Administration

(e)

Regulations or guidelines

(f)

Authorization of appropriations

(July 10, 1954, ch. 469, title II, § 208, as added

cite as: 7 USC 1726b