the dispensing package of the present invention provides a package that can be loaded with a flowable particulate material and sealed to provide a package for storage , shipment , and distribution of the of the particulate material . the dispensing package has a series of internal seals that are spaced apart from each other to define distribution flow channels through which the particulate material can be controllably dispensed from within the package . the dispensing package can be reclosed and resealed by the consumer after opening to allow for storage of the remaining particulate material until needed . a dispensing package can be used to dispense and distribute a wide variety of materials . for example , it is particularly useful for dispensing particulate materials having a relatively small average cross section such as pellets , grains , powders , seeds , plant nutrient , insect dust , and chalk .