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About NSIP
As amended by the Older Americans Act (OAA) of 2000, the NSIP is the new name for the USDA's cash or commodity program, formerly known as the Nutrition Program for the Elderly (NPE). The commodity program for NSIP participates is funded through an appropriation to USDA and administered by the Food and Nutrition Service's (FNS) Food Distribution Division.  

The purpose of NSIP is to reward effective performance by States and Tribal organizations in the efficient delivery of nutritious meals to older individuals through the use of cash or commodities. This financial support, either as cash or commodities, is to support programs funded, in whole or in part, under Titles III and VI of the OAA.

For more information about how the NSIP works, click here. To apply for commodity foods under the Food Distribution Programs, please contact the State Distributing Agency in your State which administers this Program.






Last Modified: 02/28/2008

 

 
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