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USDA Enhances Assistance Available to Disaster Victims

FNS announced today dozens of improvements to USDA’s food distribution programs, including enhancing the assistance available to disaster victims. As part of this final rule, we are removing unnecessary barriers that prevented eligible families from receiving both Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as D-SNAP, benefits and a Disaster Household Distribution box of USDA Foods, if needed.

10/30/2024
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USDA Invests $29M to Strengthen WIC Workforce

USDA today announced a $29 million investment into programs supporting the WIC Workforce National Strategy. The investment will fund eight projects by addressing the workforce needs of WIC agencies, enhancing diversity and cultural competency, and increasing the uptake of WIC benefits and services.

10/30/2024
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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Visits North Carolina to Highlight Federal Resources Available to Help Farmers, Families and Communities Recover from Hurricane Helene

Secretary Tom Vilsack today visited Asheville, North Carolina, to hear firsthand from local, state and Tribal officials, emergency managers, food bank staff and volunteers, and impacted producers on the region’s relief and recovery efforts and highlighted resources from USDA to help producers, families, and communities in the Tarheel State recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene.

10/25/2024
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USDA Hosts Largest Federal-Led Summit in Support of Healthy School Meals

USDA kicked off its Fall 2024 Healthy Meals Summit today, the largest gathering of school nutrition partners ever convened by the federal government. The summit will both celebrate the healthy school meals being served across the country and equip schools with tools and best practices to elevate the nutritional quality of their meals.

10/22/2024
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USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Florida Disaster Areas

USDA announced that people in Florida recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Approximately 407,733 households in 24 Florida counties are estimated to be eligible for this relief to help with grocery expenses.

10/21/2024
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USDA Invests $46M in Efforts to Address Food and Nutrition Security

USDA announced today an investment of more than $46 million in projects aimed to tackle food and nutrition insecurity in underserved communities, as well as support healthy diets by providing access to fruits and vegetables for eligible families.

10/18/2024
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