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Farmers to Families Food Boxes Reach 50 Million
USAgNet - 07/30/2020
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Box Program has distributed over 50 million food boxes in support of American farmers and families affected by
the COVID-19 pandemic.
"The delivery of 50 Million food boxes has helped an incredible number of Americans in need," said Perdue. "I couldn't be prouder of the great job done by the food box program staff and the many farmers, distributors and non-profits that helped to get this
program off the ground for the American people. The Farmers to Families Food Box Program got off to a strong start, delivering over 35.5 million boxes in the first 45 days, and has now reached over 50 million boxes delivered -- a testament to everyone's hard
work. I have been meeting with food banks and recipients across the country and it's been heartening to hear all the positive feedback on how the program has saved businesses and fed Americans in need. We are well into the second round of deliveries and
we're working harder than ever to continue to build on the success of the program."
"Fifty million Farmers to Families Food Boxes have brought fresh and nutritious food grown by great American farmers to those most in need during this pandemic. I am proud of the profound impact this program has had on strengthening our workforce and
nourishing hungry families. We will continue to prioritize our Nation's farmers, ranchers, workers and families through this robust new Farmers to Families Food Box Program," said Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump.
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