The GAO National School Lunch Program audit report in Nov 2022 showed USDA purchased only 1 serving of seafood per student per year vs the 1-2 serving recommended per student per week for health benefits.
USDA Solicitation To Buy US Seafood Due 6/29/23
The USDA just put out a solicitation (link) to buy various seafood, including for the National School Lunch Program.
How To Become a USDA Foods Vendor
This is the process to become a USDA vendor for the Ag Marketing Service (the buyer of this seafood). This website has detailed info about becoming a vendor and here’s a training webinar:
- 6 Steps To Be USDA Foods Vendor:
https://www.ams.usda.gov/selling-food/becoming- approved - Training Webinar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf6PvLstcXA
