The USDA has announced it will invest up to $1 billion in the Emergency Food Assistance Program to help states, food banks, and local organizations better serve communities.
The department will work with state, Tribal, and local entities to purchase food from local producers and invest in infrastructure that enables partner organizations to reach underserved communities.
USDA says the food system must be fair, competitive, distributed, and resilient and must also ensure producers receive a fair share of the food dollar while advancing equity and contributing to climate goals.
