Cuts to School Lunch and Food Bank Funding Mean Less Fresh Produce for Children and Families

USDA program cuts will impact some Colorado food banks and schools

No More Fresh Fruits and Veggies: Schools Grapple With Loss of Federal Funding

The Local Food to Schools program, which was canceled by the Trump administration, helped schools get fresh, local produce.

Cuts to school lunch and food bank funding mean less fresh produce for children and families

For many American children, school lunches are their most nutritious meal of the day. SDI Productions/iStock via Getty Images PlusThe U.S. government recently cut more than US$1 billion in funding to two long-running programs that helped schools and food banks feed children and families in need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the reductions are a “return to long-term, fiscally responsible initiatives.” But advocacy groups say the cuts w…

CORA Set To Take Over Siler City Food Pantry Despite Federal Funding Cuts

As the population of Chatham County continues to grow, CORA, or the Chatham Outreach Alliance, is looking to increase the services it provides to food-insecure residents. But threats to federal funding may hinder its goals. Melissa Driver Beard, the executive director of CORA, and Rebecca Hankins, the development and communications director, recently sat down with 97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck for a conversation about these developments. “Last year…