Summary

The Trump administration cut over $1 billion in USDA funding for schools and food banks, citing shifting priorities.

The cuts impact programs supporting local farmers and feeding underserved communities, including the $660 million Local Food for Schools program and $420 million for food banks.

Governors in Massachusetts and Illinois criticized the move, calling it harmful to children, farmers, and food-insecure families.

The cuts, linked to Elon Musk’s cost-cutting DOGE initiative, sparked backlash as Congress considers further reductions to school meal programs.

  • wwb4itcgas@lemm.ee
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    1 day ago

    Apparently, slashing their budgets to the tune of $660 million, will:

    “…strengthen the food system for schools and childcare institutions…”

    Do you guys think they realize just how full of shit they sound?