Administrative Funding:
Maximizing Federal Support
Thursday, September 19th
3:00-4:00 PM ET / 12:00-1:00 PM PT
ACDA Members: Free | Non-Members: $25
Join us for a focused webinar on understanding and optimizing administrative funding in USDA Foods programs. Hear from a USDA expert on funding definitions and uses, a State Agency representative on the distribution of CFSP and TEFAP funds, and a Food Bank representative on how they leverage these funds to support their operations. This session is essential for anyone looking to enhance their funding strategy and maximize impact in their community.
Speakers:
Jimmy Durda
Maine Department of Agriculture
Jimmy Durda studied economics at the University of MN, served on the Timber Strike Team in MT, and joined the Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry in 2021 as an Emergency Food Manager. He manages Maine's Commodity Supplemental Food Program and supports TEFAP and Hunters for the Hungry. His role focuses on inventory, contracts, and technical assistance with regulations. He likes cats and motorcycles and is passionate about serving his community.
Katie Treen
Food and Nutrition Service
Katie Treen is currently a Senior Technical Advisor in the Funding and Technology Division under the Supplemental Nutrition and Safety Programs of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). In her current role, Katie works with technology systems, funding and funding policy for food distribution programs, include TEFAP and CSFP. Katie has been with FNS for ten years, five of those she has been working with food distribution programs. Prior to joining FNS, Katie was a Teach for America corps member. Katie has her Masters in Social Work for University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and her Bachelors of Social Work from North Carolina State University.
