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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials announced new steps aimed at reshaping how nutrition programs influence American diets, including tighter grocery stocking rules for retailers that accept food assistance benefits and …
USDA Tightens SNAP Food Rules, Invites Private Sector to Promote Healthy Eating Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farmers will receive up to $11 billion in one-time “bridge” payments, food banks will see $263 million in additional dairy and agricultural purchases, and chronic animal welfare …
USDA Unveils $11B Farm Aid, Food Purchases, Enforcement Push Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture rolled out a sweeping set of initiatives last week, ranging from wildfire prevention funding to reforms in federal food assistance and new …
USDA Unveils $200M Wildfire Grants, Tighter SNAP Rules, and Farm Relief Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a major effort to support American agriculture while enhancing the nation’s food assistance infrastructure, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will purchase up to …
USDA to Purchase $230 Million in Domestic Seafood, Produce for Nutrition Programs and Food Banks Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new directive requiring all states to provide full access to records related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). …
USDA Demands Full SNAP Data Access to Tackle Fraud and Protect Benefits Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies, conducted a comprehensive operation aimed at combating fraud within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program …
USDA and Federal Partners Target SNAP Fraud in Landmark Operation Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced new measures to strengthen the verification of identity and immigration status for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applicants. The …
USDA Tightens SNAP Eligibility Verification to Align with Executive Order 14218 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan coalition led by U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Senator John Kennedy (R-LA), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has introduced the Freedom in School Cafeterias and …
John Fetterman Fights for Fairer School Lunches: Bold Plan to End Milk Waste and Feed Millions of Hungry Kids Read More HARRISBURG, PA — State Rep. Emily Kinkead expressed deep frustration and concern over the U.S. House of Representatives’ approval of a budget resolution on Tuesday that she described as both …
Pennsylvania Families at Risk: Kinkead Slams House Cuts to Vital Food Assistance Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. —The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an investment exceeding $46 million. This funding is dedicated to advancing access to healthy foods and fostering local food system …
USDA Commits $46 Million to Address Food and Nutrition Insecurity in Underserved Communities Read More