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Montgomery County food bank faces fresh produce challenge amid USDA cuts

The USDA cut $1 billion in two programs, affecting food banks like Manna Food Center in Gaithersburg. GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The cancellation of two United States Department of Agriculture programs means $1 billion in cuts to food banks and schools. It's a major concern for one Montgomery County organization that aims to help hungry families.

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Senate Democrats call for USDA funding for local food banks, schools to be restored

Senate Democrats called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restore funding to local food banks and schools, after it canceled $1 billion in food purchase programs throughout the country.

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Valley leaders react to USDA cuts to local food programs

In a press conference Monday, Democratic Congressman Jim Costa gathered Valley leaders to sound the alarm. Those programs are the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program also known as LFPA, and the Local Food For Schools Program or LFS.

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Lawmakers ask about $1 billion food program cancellation

WASHINGTON — Democratic members of the Senate and the House of Representatives continue to ask for answers on the US Department of Agriculture’s decision to cancel $1 billion in food purchase programs ...

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Great Plains Food Bank Says Their Statewide Partnership With Farmers Is Uncertain

Since launching in 2021, 7,900 food banks, food pantries, and communities in the U.S. have purchased food through two ...

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The Agriculture Department is killing two Biden administration initiatives that supply local and regionally produced foods to schools, child care facilities and food banks. This week’s Open Mic ...

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Great Plains Food Bank says statewide partnership with farmers is uncertain

The Great Plains Food Bank has been a participant in the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program since 2022. Providing fresh local fruits and vegetables from over 30 farmers and ...

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Tennessee to lose $12.6M in funding to bring local food to students across the state

The Department of Agriculture cut $1 billion in spending by cutting two programs that provided funds for schools and ...

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