1431) that is known as the "permanent legislation" of U.S. agricultural policy and is, in its amended form, still in effect.

"[1] Section 416 (b) of the 1949 Agriculture Act provides for the first time permanent legal basis by which surplus food can be donated to friendly overseas countries as development aid.

This is a principal means, still in use today by which surplus food can be donated to friendly countries directly to the recipient national government or to an agreed NGO (PVO) or international body such as WFP to execute the program on behalf of USDA and the host government.

CCC is the US government agency which purchases the surplus food from the market.

The type of surplus food can vary, but what is available will depend on the last year's harvest in the US.