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            WIC Rises to the Challenge
      Supporting families is the foundation of our mission here at USDA. So, before we close 2021, I’d like to look back at one of our programs that continues to do just that.
      12/30/2021
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            USDA Distributes $1.5 Billion to Strengthen School Meal Program
      Secretary Tom Vilsack is announcing today that the Biden-Harris Administration is providing up to $1.5 billion to states and school districts to help school meal program operators deal with the challenges of supply chain disruptions brought on by the pandemic.
      12/17/2021
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            USDA Establishes Food Purchase Program to Transform the Food System, Build Back Better via Local Food Purchase
      USDA today announced the establishment of Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program that will award up to $400 million for emergency food assistance purchases of domestic local foods.
      12/06/2021
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            At White House Tribal Leaders Summit, USDA Announces New Initiatives Serving Indian Country
      During today’s historic White House Tribal Leaders Summit, Secretary Tom Vilsack announced several new initiatives that expand USDA’s commitment to serving Indian Country through equitable policies and programs.
      11/15/2021
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            USDA Invests $3.5 Million to Provide Food Purchasing Options to Tribal Communities
      USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service awarded $3.5 million to eight tribal nations for a project that, for the first time, will offer them greater flexibility in their administration of the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).
      11/01/2021
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            USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for New Jersey Disaster Areas
      Low-income New Jersey residents in seven counties recovering from Hurricane Ida could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
      10/28/2021
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            USDA Funding Enhances Nutrition Assistance Program in CNMI
      FNS and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the CNMI Nutrition Assistance Program. The signing releases a $30 million grant for the Nutrition Assistance Program, with funds authorized by the American Rescue Plan.
      10/27/2021
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            USDA Works to Strengthen School Meals, Listens to Feedback from Food Industry Leaders
      Secretary Tom Vilsack, Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean and Administrator Cindy Long today hosted a virtual listening session with 19 school food industry executives to discuss their critical role in strengthening access to nutritious foods for school meals programs, now and into the future.
      10/15/2021
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            USDA Celebrates National School Lunch Week, School Meal Program Resiliency throughout the Pandemic
      Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that USDA is joining with students, parents, schools, communities and partners across the nation in recognition of National School Lunch Week, as proclaimed by President Biden.
      10/12/2021
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            USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for California Disaster Areas
      Low-income California residents in six counties (Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Tehama and Trinity) recovering from the wildfires that began on July 20 could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
      10/12/2021
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            USDA Takes Action Against Philadelphia SNAP Retailers for Rules Violations
      FNS announced it has taken action against 28 Philadelphia retailers suspected of violating USDA rules for accepting SNAP benefits. Two stores are charged with trafficking based on an undercover investigation, 15 are charged with trafficking based on a data analysis investigation, and 11 are charged with selling ineligible items on an undercover investigation, which could lead to a six-month disqualification if FNS findings are upheld.
      10/06/2021
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            FNS Invests Nearly $53 Million in SNAP Administration, Program Integrity
      FNS awarded nearly $53 million across eight grant programs to state and local agencies and partners to enhance SNAP. These grants, released throughout August and September 2021, will help ensure program operators and partners have the resources, support and capacity to deliver SNAP benefits efficiently and effectively.
      10/06/2021
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            USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for North Carolina Disaster Areas
      Low-income North Carolina residents in three counties recovering from Tropical Storm Fred could be eligible for a helping hand from the USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program..
      10/01/2021
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            USDA Takes Action Against Detroit SNAP Retailers for Rules Violations
      USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service announced it has taken action against 40 Detroit retailers suspected of violating USDA rules for accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
      09/29/2021
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            USDA Announces $3 Billion Investment in Agriculture, Animal Health, and Nutrition; Unveils New Climate Partnership Initiative, Requests Public Input
      Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced a comprehensive set of investments to address challenges facing America’s agricultural producers. These include assistance to address challenges and costs associated with drought, animal health, market disruptions for agricultural commodities and school food supply chain issues.
      09/29/2021
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            FACT SHEET: USDA Provides Broad Support to Ensure School Meal Programs Succeed
      USDA today announced assistance to help schools respond to supply chain disruptions, as part of a comprehensive set of investments to address challenges in American agriculture today. This is the latest example of the ongoing support USDA is providing schools and states as they to adapt to the ever-changing pandemic situation while working to ensure children receive nutritious school meals.
      09/29/2021
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            USDA Increases Flexibilities for SY 2021-22
      Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, America’s school nutrition professionals have overcome extraordinary challenges to ensure children’s access to nutritious meals. USDA continues to work in close partnership with schools and states to provide them with the tools, resources, and flexibilities they need to tackle those challenges and get nutritious meals to every child despite changing and unpredictable circumstances.
      09/24/2021
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            USDA and HHS Launch Resource Guide to Help Rural Communities Increase Access to Child Care Services
      USDA today unveiled a joint resource guide to help people in rural and Tribal communities increase access to child care services.
      09/21/2021
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            USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Louisiana Disaster Areas
      USDA announced today that eligible Louisiana residents recovering from Hurricane Ida could qualify for help from the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
      09/15/2021
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            U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff
      USDA today announced the names of individuals who will hold key staff positions in Washington, D.C.
      09/13/2021

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