date:Dec 03, 2012
rand and Crowley, both Democrats on Capitol Hill, said the legislation requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to target, label and track distribution of kosher foods. Although USDA purchases some kosher foods under TEFAP, the agency neither tracks nor labels them to verify the meals reach kosher-specific pantries and destinations, according to the lawmakers. USDA's Food and Nutrition Service administers TEFAP at the federal level, and state agencies receive the food and supervise ove