Below are the initial Food Assistance federal components and whether they are considered to be core or non-core.
| Component | Core or Non Core Type |
| Work experience or Training | Core |
| On-the-Job-Training | Core |
| Workfare | Core |
| Education | Non-Core |
| Self-employment Training | Non-Core |
| Independent Job Search | Non-Core |
| Job search Training and Support | Non-Core |
| Vocational Training | Non-Core |
| Self-initiated Workfare | Non-Core |
| WIS | Non-Core |