FNS-2026-0166-0043 Feeding Louisiana

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As of: 5/14/26, 11:06 AM
Received: May 14, 2026
Status: Pending_Post
Category: Association-State
Tracking No. mp5-mc6i-xt58
Comments Due: May 18, 2026
Submission Type: Web

Docket: FNS-2026-0166
Agency Information Collection Activities: Renewing Burden Number 0584–0293
Comment On: FNS-2026-0166-0001
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Document: FNS-2026-0166-DRAFT-0043
Comment on FR Doc # 2026-05442

Submitter Information
Email: [email protected]
Organization: Feeding Louisiana

General Comment
Feeding Louisiana, the state association of Louisiana’s five regional food banks serving all 64 parishes,
appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on the renewal of OMB Burden Number 0584-0293.
Feeding Louisiana supports the renewal of this information collection. The Commodity Supplemental
Food Program (CSFP) and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) are essential to
Louisiana’s hunger relief system. These programs help food banks provide nutritious food to seniors,
families, children, veterans, and individuals facing hunger, while also supporting the effective distribution
of USDA Foods.
The information collected through these programs is necessary for accountability, inventory management,
program integrity, and effective distribution. It helps ensure that USDA Foods are ordered, received,
tracked, and delivered to eligible neighbors in a safe and responsible manner.
At the same time, we encourage USDA and FNS to ensure that reporting and recordkeeping requirements
remain clear, consistent, and practical for state agencies, food banks, and local partners. Food banks
operate with limited staff capacity and are often managing multiple federal, state, and private reporting
systems. Any opportunity to reduce duplication, improve technology, simplify forms, and align reporting
expectations would strengthen program operations without weakening accountability.
Feeding Louisiana respectfully urges FNS to renew this information collection and continue supporting
CSFP and TEFAP as proven, essential tools in the fight against hunger.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment.