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USDA: Dietary Guidelines Can Be Customized
USDA: Dietary Guidelines Can Be Customized
USDA: Dietary Guidelines Can Be Customized
The ability to customize recommendations is one focus of the latest edition of the dietary guidelines for Americans. "The guideline makes it clear that you can take the framework of the guidelines and you can tailor your diet to your preferences, to your cultural background, even to your financial needs to make sure that that will work," noted deputy undersecretary Brandon Lipps ... Read
USDA Continues To Work To Feed Hungry Americans
USDA Continues To Work To Feed Hungry Americans
USDA Continues To Work To Feed Hungry Americans
The USDA has increased efforts over the past couple of months to help make sure Americans have access to food during these uncertain times. "USDA has provided for states to issue emergency supplemental SNAP benefits which is totaling more than $2 billion per month and additional spending in SNAP program," said deputy undersecretary, Brandon Lipps, as he talked about the food stamp progra
USDA Extends Flexibilities Though June
USDA Extends Flexibilities Though June
USDA Extends Flexibilities Though June
The USDA announced last week it will continue to provide flexibilities to ensure children who need meals receive them, whether or not they are physically at school this fall. "Schools, a lot of them, are still uncertain about what they're going to do for fall over even spring and so they're looking at a number of options and how they're going to ensure kids have access to food," said U
USDA Announces Record Farm To School Grants
USDA Announces Record Farm To School Grants
USDA Announces Record Farm To School Grants
The USDA has announced this year's recipients of the Farm to School grants. Deputy Undersecretary, Brandon Lipps said this is largest amount awarded since the program started in 2013. "This year we're giving out 159 project grants for a total of $12 ...
On-line SNAP Program Expands
On-line SNAP Program Expands
On-line SNAP Program Expands
USDA continues to expand its SNAP online pilot program with the addition of Kentucky, Missouri, and Texas "We’ve expanded new flexibilities innovative programs to make sure Americans across the country have access to safe and nutritious food during this national emergency," said Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue. ...
USDA Expanding Child Eligibility During Coronavirus Pandemic
USDA Expanding Child Eligibility During Coronavirus Pandemic
USDA Expanding Child Eligibility During Coronavirus Pandemic
The USDA is trying to show flexibility on child eligibility for free meals. "Typically, eligibility standards are a little bit different in the uncertain times that we have now USDA's working to make sure that all kids have access to food during COVID-19," said USDA Undersecretary Brandon Lipps ...
How Will New SNAP Training Program Work?
How Will New SNAP Training Program Work?
How Will New SNAP Training Program Work?
The USDA is out with a new proposal for SNAP Employment and Training Programs. "We provide over $100 million each year for states to operate their ENT programs," said USDA Deputy Undersecretary Brandon Lipps. "And if a state invests their own money, or includes outside funding from any non-federal source to expand and enhance their ENT programs, the federal government will match
USDA Approves School Meals in Washington, California, During Coronavirus Closures
USDA Approves School Meals in Washington, California, During Coronavirus Closures
USDA Approves School Meals in Washington, California, During Coronavirus Closures
Over the weekend, the USDA approved requests from Washington as well as California to allow meal service during school closures to minimize potential exposure to the new coronavirus. The meals are available at no cost to low-income children, and are not required to be served in a group setting, to ensure kids receive nutritious meals while schools are temporarily closed ...

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