The Trump Administration has prioritized cuts to government spending, targeting programs it considers wasteful, including two major USDA initiatives aimed at food assistance that together exceed $1 billion. The Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program and the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program, which provided essential funding for local food purchases within schools and community food banks, have been eliminated, prompting backlash from food security advocates. As these changes unfold, concerns grow over decreased access to nutritious meals for underserved populations, particularly in light of additional proposed funding cuts.
The Trump Administration’s focus on limiting expenditures deemed 'waste' has led to significant cuts in important food assistance programs, drawing criticism from advocates like WhyHunger.
WhyHunger labeled the USDA's recent cuts as 'a devastating blow to our efforts to combat hunger and nourish our nation's children,' highlighting the negative impact on food security.
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