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Advocates press USDA to solve food aid shortages

08/28/24 6:05 AM By Rebekah Alvey
KEYWORDS Agricultural Marketing Service Appropriations Commodity Supplemental Food Program CSFP farm bill FDPIR Food and Nutrition Service food assistance programs Food Distribution Programs on Indian Reservations food insecurity food shortages House Agriculture Committee USDA
Tribal leaders warned USDA months ago of a potential food shortage for key food assistance programs. Now, as some tribes have struggled with backlogs throughout the summer, members of Congress are pushing for transparency and solutions.
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