Trump cuts funds for Tri-State Food Bank to bring food directly from farmers to pantry
The grant was used to help disadvantaged farmers get up and running while providing foods to vulnerable populations.
Trump Cuts Could Squeeze Small Farmers and Food Banks
Promising a return to “fiscally responsible initiatives,” the Agriculture Department ended two Biden-era programs that paid farmers to provide food to schools and low-income families.
Schools, food banks hit by billion-dollar USDA spending cuts
The department announced a billion dollar slash Tuesday. That money, funding programs to help schools and food banks buy food from local farmers and ranchers.
USDA plans big cuts to food bank, school food programs: What to know
States were notified that the USDA had cut funding to the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program, the School Nutrition Association says.
North Texas Food Bank anticipates direct hit following USDA cuts
Local food banks are taking a direct hit as the Trump administration slashes billions of dollars in funding for two federal programs. Those USDA programs helped schools and food banks purchase food from farms.
Chicago area food bank, programs say USDA funding freeze could have major effect
Chicago area food pantries could lose millions in federal funding as the U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to freeze over $1 billion that pay for two popular programs. The move will mean less fresh produce for those facing food insecurity, and will also impact nearby farmers.
USDA Ends Program That Helped Schools Serve Food From Local Farmers
The U.S. Agriculture Department is ending two pandemic-era programs that provided more than $1 billion for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers and producers
USDA’s $1B in cuts leaves farmers and schools bracing for impact
The Trump administration last week moved to cut more than $1 billion in programs that helped schools and food banks buy fresh food and meat, leaving farmers and educators across the country worried about wide-ranging impacts.
USDA ends $1 billion for schools, food banks to buy food from local suppliers
Schools and local food banks will lose about $1.1 billion from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the purchase of food from local farms, ranchers and producers.
Trump's USDA secretary defends $1 billion cuts to funding for food banks, schools
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins took a jab at trans people while defending the food aid cuts as "nonessential" in remarks to Fox News.
USDA cancels $1 billion in local meal funding for schools and food banks
The USDA said it is promoting wiser government spending, but schools say it will make it tougher to serve healthy meals.
York County Food Bank invites teams to compete in March Madness-inspired virtual food drive
There’s still time to register for a March Madness-inspired virtual food drive hosted by the York County Food Bank.
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Trial date set for sexual harassment lawsuit against Redwood Empire Food Bank
Redwood Empire Food Bank and its former CEO is being sued by a former executive director who claims she was sexually harassed ...
Food Bank's new facility has expanded services, broadened reach in Hudson Valley
The Food Bank of the Hudson Valley has had one month in their new Montgomery distribution center. Here's what has changed, ...
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‘Incredibly anxious’: San Antonio Food Bank could face uncertain future amid federal budget cuts
The San Antonio Food Bank is preparing for an increase in demand following recent employee layoffs due to federal budget cuts ...
Food Bank of Northern Indiana will feel a slight pinch from cutbacks at the Agriculture Dept.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - The Food Bank of Northern Indiana says it will feel the impact of recent cutbacks at the U.S.
A mom details how she feeds her family of 4 on $150 a month plus food bank hauls
Tiffany Bly, 57, relies on food banks to feed her family on a tight budget.
Minnesota legislators plot food insecurity solutions, though federal funding cuts vex matter
Food insecurity is at an all-time high in. As that need continues to grow, lawmakers are pushing for more support.
9 library sites offer food bank distribution in Cuyahoga County
Library branches will serve as distribution sites for the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, providing food to those in need.