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Ending of two food programs will hit NJ residents, farmers

The USDA said it’s ending programs that help farmers send fresh food to schools, pantries

Aired 03/14/2025

NJ Spotlight News

Ending of two food programs will hit NJ residents, farmers

Clip: 3/14/2025 | 4m 51sVideo has Closed Captions

The USDA said it’s ending programs that help farmers send fresh food to schools, pantries

The USDA announced the elimination of two food purchasing programs, both of which help New Jersey farmers to provide fresh food to schools and food pantries. Ending the Local Food Purchase Assistance, or LFPA, and the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement is “not just a cut in funding, it’s a loss of value,” said Sal Valenza of the School Nutrition Association of New Jersey.

Aired 03/14/2025

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