Section 17-680-39 - Thrifty food plan(a) The thrifty food plan is the cost of the diet developed by the United States Department of Agriculture that includes specific food by quantity according to household size and income and is the basis for the allotment issued to eligible households.(b) The department shall adjust the thrifty food plan in accordance with the USDA figures without a public hearing.[Eff 3/19/93; comp 11/09/06] (Auth: HRS § 346-14) (Imp: 7 C.F.R. §§271.2, 273.10(e) )