The department may utilize the program guidelines and policies in effect on the effective date of this act for one year. Thereafter, the department shall by regulation develop program guidelines and policies for administration of this act and for a county-by-county allocation formula of funds for this program. The department shall seek the advice and counsel of the Emergency Food Assistance Advisory Committee. The department shall provide technical assistance and information to the emergency food providers, including nutrition information, information about the establishment and operation of emergency food services and information about other Federal and State nutrition programs.