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USDA halts more than $1B in funding for local food banks, schools

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has stopped funding for the Local Food Purchase Assistance program, affecting over 280 Wisconsin farmers who distributed $4 million worth of food products, according to Julie Keown-Bomar, executive director of the Wisconsin Farmers Union.
The loss of the food assistance program will cut Wisconsin's funding by nearly $6 million, according to Governor Tony Evers' office.
Governor Tony Evers criticized the Trump administration for breaking funding promises to farmers and urged restoration of the Local Food Purchase Assistance program.
Local farmers, including Lauren Padovano, expressed concern over the program's phaseout, emphasizing its success in supporting communities and local agriculture amid rising food demand.

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The Seattle Times

Trump cuts could squeeze small farmers, food banks

Despite promises to support farmers and provider Americans with healthier food, the Trump administration has cut funding for food assistance programs.

10 hours ago·Seattle, United States

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The Gilmer Mirror

STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ON USDA’S LOCAL FOOD FUNDING CUTS FOR SCHOOLS AND FOOD BANKS

“I recognize that the USDA’s budget cuts are intended to eliminate fraud, abuse, and waste. However, even well-functioning programs that deliver real results are undergoing reviews to ensure fairness. These changes also provide an opportunity for states to assume greater responsibility in shaping their own programs. Texas and the Texas Department of Agriculture do not depend on this funding to maintain a strong program. We’ve been at the foref…

12 hours ago

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Bemidji Pioneer

Minnesota hunger relief agencies report federal grants frozen, ask legislators for support

ST. PAUL — Minnesota hunger-relief leaders at “Hunger Day on the Hill” at the Minnesota Capitol on Tuesday urged lawmakers to approve funding that targets food insecurity, which officials say has reached a "crisis" in Minnesota. Allison O'Toole with Second Harvest Heartland, said at a press conference on Tuesday that Minnesota is seeing record numbers tied to food insecurity across the state, and that hunger-relief legislation is urgent. Leaders…

13 hours ago

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Colorado Newsline

$13M for Colorado food banks, school meals canceled by Trump administration • Colorado Newsline

Volunteers help distribute food at a Food Bank of the Rockies mobile food pantry on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023 in Aurora, Colorado. (Lindsey Toomer/Colorado Newsline)More than $13 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture funding meant to help Colorado food banks and schools purchase locally grown produce is the latest piece of federal funding to be abruptly cut off by the Trump administration. Gov. Jared Polis said Wednesday that the cuts would hu…

15 hours ago

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Scary Mommy

USDA Cancels $1 Billion In Funding To Schools & Food Banks

Westend61/Westend61/Getty ImagesSince taking office in January, the Trump Administration has placed a premium on limiting government spending it categorizes as “waste, fraud, and abuse” and “frivolous expenditures.” Among those, it seems, are two programs through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) totaling more than $1 billion for school lunches and community food banks.In a statement to The Hill, a spokesperson for the USDA anno…

17 hours ago

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