2025-2026 Cash In Lieu Value

The USDA has released the cash-in-lieu value of USDA Foods (commodities) for July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 in the Federal Register.

For July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026, the value is 30.50 cents per meal. This is an increase of one-half cents from the school year 2025.

Read the full memo for cash in Lieu of donated foods. For 2025-2026 Reimbursement rates, visit NCA's Blog.