USDA cuts $1 billion in funding for schools, food banks to buy food from local farmers
Feeding America West Michigan will lose about 500,000 pounds of food, close to 400,000 meals, due to the stoppage of the ...
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'We're already stretched thin' | Tri-State nonprofits feel the pinch of recent $1 billion USDA cuts
The programs terminated supported schools and food banks in buying fresh produce, dairy and protein items from local farmers. Without them, some families and students will lose out on nutritious food.
Metro Atlanta food bank concerned about USDA cuts to local food programs
“What kind of country are we that we would take food out of the mouths of children?” asked Elisabeth Omilami of Hosea Helps, ...
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USDA grant funding for farms, wineries and Lawrence school district bakery frozen per federal order
The future is murky for a Lawrence school district bakery project as well as projects at four local farms and vineyards after ...
Gene Hackman’s dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says
The kelpie mix named Zinna was one of the couple’s three dogs. It was found in a crate in a closet, while two other dogs ...
National average wholesale price of eggs drops for 3rd week in a row
The national average wholesale price of eggs dropped for the third week in a row, as high prices caused falling demand and ...
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San Antonio Food Bank says end of federal program could lead to more rationing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced it’s ending the pandemic-era Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative ...
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USDA employees laid off in DOGE cuts
Deck: After swearing in as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump wasted no time getting to work on his promises to “clean house.” While most Americans can rally behind the idea, ...
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Henderson farmer adjusts to challenges after USDA cuts: 'Just in disbelief'
The federal government has ended two programs that provided food to schools and food banks by buying it from local farmers.
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Kansas City USDA food program cuts could leave some without enough food
Harvesters Community Food Network is figuring out what to do after $1 million installments from a COVID-era program were ...
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USDA cancels $11 million in federal funding for North Carolina food banks
The USDA has notified the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services that it would terminate the ...
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USDA to cut program where farmers supplied schools and pantries
ARBOR VITAE, Wis. (WJFW) – 80,000 people in Wisconsin are considered food insecure. To help with that, pantries exist across the state. But now, fresh fruits and veggies may appear less because the ...