USDA cuts $1 billion in funding for schools, food banks to buy food from local farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the cuts were a decision to “return to long-term, fiscally responsible initiatives.”Feeding America West Michigan will lose about 500,000 pounds of food, close to 400,
New England schools and food programs take ‘devastating’ hit after USDA funding cuts
The more than $1 billion in federal funding helped schools, child-care programs, and food pantries in 40 states to buy produce and other items from local farmers.
$1 billion cut from USDA food programs. What it means for Pa. schools, food banks
The USDA is eliminating the Local Food for Schools and Local Food Purchase Agreement programs as part of the Trump administration's spending purge.
Alabama schools, food banks brace for impact of USDA program cuts
That’s leaving schools and food banks across the country to face new challenges. Approximately $1 billion was allocated to the programs to help schools and food banks nationwide purchase locally produced fruits and vegetables.
Marvell Foods Steps Up to Support Schools and Food Banks as USDA Cuts Over $1 Billion in Funding
The USDA has announced over $1 billion in funding cuts to critical food assistance programs that support schools, food banks, and underserved communities. The Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS) and the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (LFPA),
USDA cuts two food programs dealing with school meals and food pantries. Louisiana impacts
The USDA has cut two food programs, one geared towards school meals and the other towards food pantries. Here's how Louisiana could be impacted.
USDA halts two food programs impacting local food access for schools, food banks
The United States Department of Agriculture has halted two programs impacting food access to schools and other organizations, according to reports.
Superior Central students help Habitat for Humanity build house
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Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland celebrates National Nutrition Month by promoting healthy food choices
National Nutrition Month focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical ...
LFPA grant cuts could impact food pantries in Mid-Michigan
Michigan was set to receive just over 11 and a half million dollars from the program. While the cut doesn’t directly impact local pantries, they’ll feel the ripple effects. “It’s going to cost more ...
Feeding America West Michigan wraps up week with food distribution in Chocolay Township
Thursday morning, Silver Creek Church and Silver Creek Thrift are partnering with Feeding America West Michigan to host a ...
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Casey’s announces partnership with Feeding America
Casey s is raising funds for Feeding America, aiming to provide 10 million meals. Guests can donate online or round up at checkout through April 1.
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Zunzibar looking to set world record and give back to Second Harvest this St. Patrick's Day
If Zunzi's breaks the world record for the longest shot-ski, it will donate up to $26,000 to America's Second Harvest of ...
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Akron Roundtable — Linda Nageotte, President & Chief Operating Officer at Feeding America
Why is food insecurity so pervasive in this country? Does it have to be this way? Feeding America President and COO Linda Nageotte focuses on food insecurity in America, sharing insights into why ...
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Mobile food pantry coming
Feeding America West Michigan is bringing a Mobile Food Pantry to Kingsford on Wednesday at Redemption Hill Church, 332 S. Carpenter Ave. in Kingsford. Free food will be available to all households ...