The department says schools must implement change by the 2027 school year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a memo requiring schools to eliminate junk fees within…
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USDA and Reinvestment Fund Invest in Healthy Food Access
The initiative supports early-stage food retail projects to strengthen local access to affordable, nutritious foods. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with the Reinvestment Fund, is…
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USDA Distributes Disaster Food Assistance to Hurricane-Stricken States
Residents in hardest-hit counties qualify for a month of grocery expenses. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that those most impacted by the recent hurricanes qualify for…
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Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts Continue, States of Emergency Extended
Tens of thousands are still without power in North Carolina and Georgia. In Georgia, the Department of Health and Human Services is putting prescription replacement programs in place…
Read MoreUSDA Reports 18 Million Households Face Hunger and Food Insecurity
Secretary Vilsack responds to highest numbers in a decade. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its annual food security report, which showed that 18 million households,…
Read MoreUSDA Offers D-SNAP for New Mexico Residents Affected by Natural Disasters
People in affected counties may be eligible who do not normally qualify for assistance. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that low-income residents in parts of…
Read MoreUSDA Invests in Nationwide Nutrition Hub Expansion
New outlets are intended to improve food security and address diet-related diseases in underserved communities. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $4.5 million investment…
Read MoreUSDA Approves D-SNAP for Oklahoma Disaster Areas
Those impacted by storms and tornados in May could be eligible for food assistance. The Department of Agriculture announced that low-income residents of Oklahoma of Rogers and Mayes…
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USDA Announces Partnership to Strengthen Food Financing Programs
Deputy secretary says the initiative will provide healthy local food options and support local farmers and ranchers. The Department of Agriculture announced 16 partnerships with local food financing…
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Congress Passes Short-Term Government Funding
The deadlines for appropriations have been moved back to March 8 and March 22, respectively. The Senate and House of Representatives approved a short-term resolution to continue funding…
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