USDA Plans To Distribute More Than A Billion Dollars Worth Of Food In 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will purchase more than a billion dollars worth of food in 2021 for distribution through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.
The USDA has distributed more than 132 million food boxes in support of farmers and families affected by the pandemic. The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is thrilled by the new announcement. Any boost in the amount of food that we can get out can be very exciting for us, said Communications Manager Greg Raskin.
Communication Manager at the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Greg Raskin, says an additional $1.5 billion worth of food for nationwide distribution by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, helps their fight against hunger in 2021.