Attributed to Matt Knott, President of Feeding America
“Today, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the purchase of more than $177 million of commodity purchases, including pork products, cherries, peas, and cheese, among other foods. Feeding America is deeply appreciative of this action, which will support our efforts to address hunger across our country.
“Feeding America serves more than 46 million Americans who face hunger, and these purchases by USDA will help put much-needed meals on their tables. Our network of 200 member food banks and 60,000 meal programs is a capable partner to USDA, distributing federal commodities through programs like the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) that provide a variety of nutritious foods for low-income families and individuals. These programs also play an important role in supporting American farmers.
“We thank USDA for their active collaboration with our network and America’s food producers and look forward to partnering with them in the months and years to come to ensure our network can continue providing valuable nutritious foods to Americans in need.”
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Feeding America is committed to an America where no one is hungry. We support tens of millions of people who experience food insecurity to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive as part of a nationwide network of food banks, statewide food bank associations, food pantries and meal programs. We also invest in innovative solutions to increase equitable access to nutritious food, advocate for legislation that improves food security and work to address factors that impact food security, such as health, cost of living and employment. We partner with people experiencing food insecurity, policymakers, organizations, and supporters, united with them in a movement to end hunger. Visit FeedingAmerica.org to learn more.