UNSPSC 42231816: Ready to Use Supplementary Food

Ready-to-Use Supplementary Foods (RUSF) are highly fortified, nutrient dense pastes specifically designed for prevention and treatment of moderate acute malnutrition among children over 6 months. Generally made with heat treated oil seeds/pulses/cereals, sugar, milk powder, vegetable oils, vitamins and minerals

UNSPSC 42231816 Ready to Use Supplementary Food is a Commodity code tracking shelf-stable, prepackaged, and prepared meal products that state and local governments procure for senior nutrition programs, correctional facilities, school systems, and emergency food assistance. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing individual meal components (peanut butter, canned proteins, rice, pasta, sauces, canned vegetables), complete meal kits assembled from branded cereals, juices, proteins and fruits, prepackaged halal and dietary-restricted meals, frozen prepared entrees, and congregate and home-delivered meal services. Issuing bodies span county human services and community development departments (Gwinnett County, Clayton County, Montgomery County, Hillsborough County), state corrections agencies (Illinois Department of Corrections), state health commissions (Texas Health and Human Services Commission), school districts (Katy ISD, New Haven Board of Education), and county aging or nutrition programs. Repeat buyers include Gwinnett County (multiple recent RFPs and IWQs for shelf-stable food items and annual meal contracts) and Georgia state agencies (multiple food and meal solicitations).

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Texas, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Florida. Representative opportunities include Gwinnett County's informal written quotes for approximately 1,062 cases of shelf-stable food items (peanut butter, canned proteins, vegetables, pasta, rice) due October 19, 2026 under IWQ 140229; Illinois Department of Corrections' emergency extension for 47,688 cases of certified halal prepackaged meals through January 31, 2027 valued at $1.6 million, continuing Performance Food Group as sole vendor; Hillsborough County's ITB for senior meal preparation and delivery services at an estimated three-year value of $17.8 million, requiring Florida-licensed caterers on the Adult Care Food Program list; Clayton County's RFP for home-delivered meals with proposals due June 11, 2026; Montgomery County, Pennsylvania's RFP for home-delivered meal services on a three-year contract commencing July 1, 2026; New Haven Board of Education's RFP for unitized breakfast items with a 25% MWBE participation goal; and Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB for frozen food and canteen supplies at Rusk State Hospital.