### Question
Can you define what bonus commodity assistance means?


### Answer
**Bonus commodity assistance** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1762a*:

> assistance, in the form of bonus commodities, cash, or commodity letters of credit, provided in addition to assistance provided pursuant to section 1755(e) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1762a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS**

