; and (B) hiring contract officers and program staff in order to manage the selection of Tribal organizations and execution of self-determination contracts. (2) Staffing minimum funding Notwithstanding any other provision of law, there is authorized to be appropriated $1,200,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 for the payment of Department contract officers and program staff salaries and benefits. C Miscellaneous 4301. Purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables for distribution to schools and service institutions Section 10603(b) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ( 7 U.S.C. 612c-4(b) ) is amended by striking 2023 and inserting 2029 . 4302. Food box pilot program (a) Establishment The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service and in consultation with the Food and Nutrition Service, shall— (1) not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024— (A) establish a pilot program for the purpose of procuring and distributing foods from the categories of staple foods listed in section 3(q) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 2012(q) ) that align with dietary patterns as defined in the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans; and (B) publish guidance for participation in such program; and (2) not later than 270 days after the date of the enactment of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, enter into contracts with eligible entities to carry out not more than 20 pilot projects under such program. (b) Goals The pilot program established under subsection (a) shall be designed— (1) to supplement, not supplant, the nutrition of food insecure households in a manner complementary to other food nutrition programs administered by the Department; (2) to expand the capacity of nonprofit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations