USDA Cuts More Than $1 Billion Earmarked For Local Food In Schools, Food Banks

Millions of children risk losing access to free school meals with these changes, school meal advocates say.
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USDA calls SNAP benefits program 'out of control,' plans major overhaul

The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it’s working to reform what it calls the "out of control" SNAP benefits program. The agency plans to redirect more of its nutrition budget toward healthier, ...
NPR

The agriculture secretary says SNAP changes are coming. Here's what we know

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is promising big changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which currently helps almost 42 million Americans buy groceries. In recent media ...
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USDA Puts 'ALL' Programs Under Review, Will Ensure Only American Citizens Receive Food Stamps

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the agency will weed out illegal immigrants from programs her department operates, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly called ...
NPR

As SNAP funding lapsed, a top official called the program 'corrupt'

As the controversy over funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown dragged on in recent days, the top official in charge of the program pivoted to a ...
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USDA-funded program hands out first — and last — grants to Ohio food businesses

On a sunny December morning, Western Lombard points to a black walnut tree. It’s one of many native crops that grow on his farm in Millfield, which Lombard believes produce some underrated fruits: ...
Reuters

USDA memo says it will not use emergency funds for November food benefits

WASHINGTON, Oct 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture will not use agency contingency funds to pay for food aid benefits set to lapse in November during the federal government shutdown, ...