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Secretary Rollins Announces Reinvigorated Farm to School Grants Supporting American Farmers and Children
USDA is delivering on its commitment to support child health and American agriculture by opening applications for the fiscal year 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants. Through this grant opportunity, USDA will invest up to $18 million in farm to school projects that connect farmers to USDA’s child nutrition programs through local food procurement, agricultural education, school gardens, and more.
09/10/2025
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MAHA Commission Unveils Sweeping Strategy to Make Our Children Healthy Again
The Make America Healthy Again Commission today released the Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy, a sweeping plan with more than 120 initiatives to reverse the failed policies that fueled America’s childhood chronic disease epidemic. The strategy outlines targeted executive actions to advance gold-standard science, realign incentives, increase public awareness, and strengthen private-sector collaboration.
09/09/2025
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USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Arkansas Disaster Areas
USDA announced that people recovering from severe storms may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Over 11,100 households in 14 counties in Arkansas are estimated to be eligible for this relief to help with grocery expenses.
07/15/2025
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USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Kentucky Disaster Areas
USDA announced that people recovering from recent severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Approximately 11,500 households in 13 counties in Kentucky are estimated to be eligible for this relief to help with grocery expenses.
05/06/2025
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USDA Officials Meet with Tribal Leaders in Continued Commitment to FDPIR
Today U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services John Walk engaged in formal consultation with Tribal Nations on the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. The consultation continues USDA’s practice of regular government-to-government dialogue on this important nutrition program.
04/07/2025
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HHS and USDA Hold First Public MAHA Event, Outline Vision for Healthier America
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins Thursday collaborated on their first Make America Healthy Again event during a visit to Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School in Alexandria, VA where they participated in a healthy snack time with students and met facility staff.
04/04/2025
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USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for West Virginia Disaster Areas
USDA announced that people recovering from recent severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Nearly 3,000 households in four counties in West Virginia are estimated to be eligible for this relief to help with grocery expenses.
03/13/2025
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