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DoD Allocation Schedule/List

Department of Defense (DoD) offering schedule for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foods delivered from the State Distribution Centers (SDC) with allocations and estimated fair market values. Prices are subject to change.

2024–25 | 2023–24

2024–25 Allocation Information

Allocation A

Delivery Dates: August–September

USDA Foods Item Pack Size SDC Code Item Code Net Weight Estimated Fair Market Value
Apple Slices, 2 ounce packages (Best Variety Available) 100 packages A068 varies 13 pounds $44.20
Cantaloupe, Bulk 11 count A002 14P02 35 pounds $22.50
Grapes, Red, Seedless, 1/2 cup packages 50 packages A003 18D79 9.5 pounds $35.88
Nectarines, Yellow 117 count A059 15W76 25 pounds $48.80
Peaches, Yellow 117 count A060 15Z59 25 pounds $48.80
Plums, Best variety available 25 pounds A061 varies 25 pounds $47.50
Organic Strawberries, Clamshell pack 8 pounds A082 16W26 8 pounds $37.97
Whole Baby Carrots, 2.6 ounce packages 100 packages A036 18D69 16 pounds $26.95

Allocation B

Delivery Dates: October–November

USDA Foods Item Pack Size SDC Code Item Code Net Weight Estimated Fair Market Value
Apple Slices, 2 ounce packages (Best Variety Available) 100 packages A068 varies 13 pounds $44.20
Apples, Honey Crisp 113-125 count A072 18B23 40 pounds $30.05
Grapes, Red, Seedless, 1/2 cup packages 50 packages A003 18D79 9.5 pounds $35.88
Kiwifruit (100-108 count) 20 pounds A010 18B44 22 pounds $45.65
Peaches, Yellow 117 count A060 15Z59 25 pounds $48.80
Pears, 100-150 count (Best Variety Available) 44 pounds A004 varies 46 pounds $35.05
Whole Baby Carrots, 2.6 ounce packages 100 packages A036 18D69 16 pounds $26.95

Allocation C

Delivery Dates: December–January

USDA Foods Item Pack Size SDC Code Item Code Net Weight Estimated Fair Market Value
Apple Slices, 2 ounce packages (Best Variety Available) 100 packages A068 varies 13 pounds $44.20
Apples, Fuji (138 count) 40 pounds A028 15T59 42 pounds $44.05
Blood Oranges 44 count A051 15Z70 20 pounds $35.72
Kiwifruit (100-108 count) 20 pounds A010 18B44 22 pounds $45.65
Pears, 100-150 count (Best Variety Available) 44 pounds A004 varies 46 pounds $35.05
Tangerines, Jumbo 25 pounds A056 15U43 27 pounds $42.30
Whole Baby Carrots, 2.6 ounce packages 100 packages A036 18D69 16 pounds $26.95
Organic Red Potatoes, Size B 50 pounds A081 18K40 50 pounds $55.75

Allocation D

Delivery Dates: February–March

USDA Foods Item Pack Size SDC Code Item Code Net Weight Estimated Fair Market Value
Apple Slices, 2 ounce packages (Best Variety Available) 100 packages A068 varies 13 pounds $44.20
Apples, 163 count (Best Variety Available) 40 pounds A024 varies 42 pounds $32.50
Celery, Sticks, 3.12 ounce packages 50 packages A074 18J24 9.75 pounds $32.16
Oranges, Mandarins 20 pounds A073 18F30 20 pounds $35.77
Pears, 100-150 count (Best Variety Available) 44 pounds A004 varies 46 pounds $35.05
Romaine Lettuce, Chopped, 2 pound packages 6 packages A064 15D44 12 pounds $29.45
Whole Baby Carrots, 2.6 ounce packages 100 packages A036 18D69 16 pounds $26.95
Organic Red Potatoes, Size B 50 pounds A081 18K40 50 pounds $55.75

Allocation E

Delivery Dates: April–May

USDA Foods Item Pack Size SDC Code Item Code Net Weight Estimated Fair Market Value
Apple Slices, 2 ounce packages (Best Variety Available) 100 packages A068 varies 13 pounds $44.20
Apples, Royal Gala (125 count) 40 pounds A026 16Z69 42 pounds $32.50
Asparagus 11/1 pound bunches 11 bunches A076 16Z92 11 pounds $43.49
Avocados, Hass 48 count A011 15T61 26 pounds $82.15
Organic Salad Mix, Spring Mix 3 pounds A077 16Z05 3 pounds $15.84
Organic Strawberries, Clamshell pack 8 pounds A082 16W26 8 pounds $37.97
Whole Baby Carrots, 2.6 ounce packages 100 packages A036 18D69 16 pounds $26.95

2023–24 Allocation Information

Allocation A

Delivery Dates: August–September

USDA Foods Item Pack Size SDC Code Item Code Net Weight Estimated Fair Market Value
Apple Slices, 2 ounce packages (Best Variety Available) 100 packages A068 varies 13 pounds $42.82
Cantaloupe, Bulk 11 count A002 14P02 35 pounds $29.91
Grapes, 3 ounce package 100 packages A062 15X53 19 pounds $44.83
Nectarines, Yellow 117 count A059 15W76 25 pounds $36.37
Peaches, Yellow 117 count A060 15Z59 25 pounds $36.37
Plums, Best variety available 25 pounds A061 varies 25 pounds $42.00
Strawberries, Clamshell pack 8 pounds A012 17W87 9 pounds $23.49
Whole Baby Carrots, 2.6 ounce packages 100 packages A036 18D69 16 pounds $24.19

Allocation B

Delivery Dates: October–November

USDA Foods Item Pack Size SDC Code Item Code Net Weight Estimated Fair Market Value
Apple Slices, 2 ounce packages (Best Variety Available) 100 packages A068 varies 13 pounds $42.82
Apples, Honey Crisp 113-125 count A072 18B23 40 pounds $38.02
Grapes, 3 ounce package 100 packages A062 15X53 19 pounds $44.83
Kiwifruit (100-108 count) 20 pounds A010 18B44 22 pounds $35.17
Peaches, Yellow 117 count A060 15Z59 25 pounds $36.37
Pears, 100-150 count (Best Variety Available) 44 pounds A004 varies 46 pounds $38.05
Whole Baby Carrots, 2.6 ounce packages 100 packages A036 18D69 16 pounds $24.19

Allocation C

Delivery Dates: December–January

USDA Foods Item Pack Size SDC Code Item Code Net Weight Estimated Fair Market Value
Apple Slices, 2 ounce packages (Best Variety Available) 100 packages A068 varies 13 pounds $42.82
Apples, Fuji (138 count) 40 pounds A028 15T59 42 pounds $44.05
Blood Oranges 44 count A051 15Z70 20 pounds $29.41
Kiwifruit (100-108 count) 20 pounds A010 18B44 22 pounds $35.17
Pears, 100-150 count (Best Variety Available) 44 pounds A004 varies 46 pounds $38.05
Tangerines, Jumbo 25 pounds A056 15U43 27 pounds $42.62
Whole Baby Carrots, 2.6 ounce packages 100 packages A036 18D69 16 pounds $24.19

Allocation D

Delivery Dates: February–March

USDA Foods Item Pack Size SDC Code Item Code Net Weight Estimated Fair Market Value
Apple Slices, 2 ounce packages (Best Variety Available) 100 packages A068 varies 13 pounds $42.82
Apples, 163 count (Best Variety Available) 40 pounds A024 varies 42 pounds $41.97
Celery, Sticks, 3.12 ounce packages 50 packages A074 18J24 9.75 pounds $32.06
Oranges, Mandarins 20 pounds A073 18F30 20 pounds $40.67
Pears, 100-150 count (Best Variety Available) 44 pounds A004 varies 46 pounds $38.05
Romaine Lettuce, Chopped, 2 pound packages 6 packages A064 15D44 12 pounds $21.60
Whole Baby Carrots, 2.6 ounce packages 100 packages A036 18D69 16 pounds $24.19

Allocation E

Delivery Dates: April–May

USDA Foods Item Pack Size SDC Code Item Code Net Weight Estimated Fair Market Value
Apple Slices, 2 ounce packages - Best variety available 100 packages A068 varies 13 pounds $42.82
Apples, Royal Gala (125 count) 40 pounds A026 16Z69 42 pounds $31.99
Asparagus 11/1 pound bunches 11 bunches A076 16Z92 11 pounds $45.49
Avocados, Hass 48 count A011 15T61 26 pounds $92.49
Organic Salad Mix, Spring Mix 3 pounds A077 16Z05 3 pounds $13.99
Strawberries, Clamshell pack 8 pounds A012 17W87 8 pounds $23.49
Whole Baby Carrots, 2.6 ounce packages 100 packages A036 18D69 16 pounds $24.19

Local produce will be purchased when possible.
Apples and Apple Slices will be Cameo, Gala, Fuji, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, etc. based on availability.

Questions:   Food Distribution Program | 916-324-7132
Last Reviewed: Thursday, August 29, 2024
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