Say Goodbye to the Farmers to Families Food Box Program
As the U.S. begins to emerge from the pandemic, USDA is cutting its budget for the Farmers to Families Food Box (FFFB) program. Instead, USDA will boost spending on existing programs, including another fresh produce box effort.
The program launched in 2020 to create a more direct link between producers and families in need. Its funding will dry up by the end of May.
The United Fresh Produce Association released a statement about USDA’s decision to cut the Food Box program. Click here to read it.
Department of Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack told several news outlets the program lost a great deal of food and funds due to the chaotic process of getting up and going so quickly. But USDA acknowledges the purpose behind the Farmers to Families Food Box program was a solid one and intends to address the crisis through existing programs. This includes the Emergency Food Assistance Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), school meals, and others.
For more context, continue reading at GrowingProduce.com.
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