The Trump administration has halted over $1 billion in funding for food aid programs that support local schools and food banks.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed the cuts, which impact programs that help state, tribal, and territorial governments purchase food for low-income families. The decision affects funding that was previously allocated to assist schools in providing free meals and food banks in stocking essential supplies. Critics argue that the move will hurt vulnerable communities, while the administration defends it as a budgetary decision.
The cuts come at a time when food insecurity remains a pressing issue for many American families.
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USDA cancels $1 billion in local food purchasing for schools, food banks amid Trump cuts
The Trump administration will cut $1.1 billion in funding for food banks and free school lunches, officials confirmed Monday. U.S. Department of Agriculture leaders notified state officials of the cuts on Friday,
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