Online Help

Welcome to the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) user manual for the system’s Food Distribution Program (FDP) module. This system is a software solution for Nutrition Program management, utilizing the Internet to provide FDP users with efficient and immediate access to Contracting Entity contracts, commodity ordering, entitlement, inventory and all other FDP functions.

Web Site Benefits and Features

This user-friendly web application allows state Contracting Entity personnel and Contracting Entity users to submit and approve documents via the Internet. Key system features include:

·         A single software system, which manages information regarding Contracting Entity contracts, entitlement, inventory, orders and many other Food Distribution Program (FDP) functions.  

·         A single database, which works behind the scenes to combine configuration information that can be utilized across the child nutrition programs.

·         The ability to save partially completed documentation on-line, allowing the user to complete the process at a later time.

·         Individual User IDs and passwords for secure login to program functions and accurate tracking of user behavior.