Both programs were introduced to respond to the impacts to the food supply chain brought on by the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the USDA. As of the end of 2024, food purchased ...

USDA cancels $1B in local food purchasing for schools, food banks. States have been notified that they will not receive 2025 funding for schools to buy food from nearby farms.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has cut two federal programs that spend more than $1 billion a year to help schools and food banks buy food from local farms and ranches, meaning children are ...

"USDA can confirm it has provided notice to States, Territories and Tribes that the FY 2025 funding previously announced for the pandemic-era Local Food for Schools and Child Care Cooperative ...

Reynolds’ initial request to the USDA would have provided monthly boxes of food to an estimated 300,000 kids in families making up to 200% of the federal poverty level.

Around $660 million that would go towards schools and child care facilities purchasing food from local farms through USDA's Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program has been canceled ...

USDA food aid cuts impact Minnesota schools, child care centers Cuts include $13.2 million previously planned for the state to pay local farmers, producers ...