Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any party receiving surplus food pursuant to this article which elects to take direct delivery thereof from the federal government shall be required to reimburse the agency only for the actual cost to the agency of processing the documents relating to each such direct delivery of surplus food. Any party electing to take direct delivery must demonstrate that party’s capability for the proper storage and distribution of the surplus food in accordance with regulations adopted by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.