FACT SHEET: United States Department of Agriculture Provisions in H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan

Release #:
USDA No. 0042.21
Contact:
FNS Press Team
Date:
03/10/2021

WASHINGTON, Mar. 10, 2021 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The legislation is a critical step [Read More]

2021-03-17T12:45:12-05:00March 10th, 2021|

Statement from Secretary Vilsack on Congressional Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act

Release #:
USDA No. 0043.21
Contact:
FNS Press Team
Date:
03/10/2021

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2021 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today on passage [Read More]

2021-03-17T12:40:32-05:00March 10th, 2021|

USDA Extends Free Meals to Children through Summer 2021 Due to Pandemic

Release #:
USDA No. 0041.21
Contact:
FNS Press Team
Date:
03/09/2021

WASHINGTON, March 9, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the nationwide extension of several waivers that allow all [Read More]

2021-03-10T09:56:52-06:00March 9th, 2021|

USDA Seeks Comments on Coronavirus Response Grants, Will Host Listening Session

Contact:
FNS Press Team
Date:
03/08/2021

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) seeks comments regarding the development, coordination and implementation of grant programs to support food processing, distribution, [Read More]

2021-03-10T09:52:27-06:00March 8th, 2021|

FACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic

Release #:
USDA No. 0038.21
Contact:
FNS Press Team
Date:
03/03/2021

USDA Deploys 487 Disaster, Public Health Specialists to Assist with Federal Response

WASHINGTON, Mar. 3, 2021 — In January 2021, President [Read More]

2021-03-10T09:48:38-06:00March 3rd, 2021|

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Reduce Food Insecurity Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

Release #:
USDA No. 0037.21
Contact:
FNS Press Team
Date:
03/03/2021
 

Through administrative actions and support provided by the American Rescue Plan Act, USDA will increase support for families struggling to put food on [Read More]

2021-03-10T09:43:31-06:00March 3rd, 2021|

FACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic

Release #:
USDA No. 0034.21
Contact:
FNS Press Team
Date:
02/24/2021

USDA Deploys 354 Disaster, Public Health Specialists to Assist with Federal Response

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2021 — In January 2021, President [Read More]

2021-03-02T14:56:43-06:00February 24th, 2021|

Education Department Amplifies USDA Expansion of SNAP Benefits to Help Students Pursuing Postsecondary Education During Pandemic

Contact:
FNS Press Team (703) 305-2281
Date:
02/23/2021

This press release was originally published on the Department of Education website.

February 23, 2021 – As part of its ongoing efforts to ease the [Read More]

2021-03-02T14:39:29-06:00February 23rd, 2021|

The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 08 – Aaron Smith

Chef Patrick chats with Aaron Smith, Director of the Seattle Public School District. Join them as Aaron discusses how Seattle Public Schools has been serving students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021-02-23T14:57:38-06:00February 23rd, 2021|

FACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic

Release #:
0028.21
Contact:
FNS Press Team (703) 305-2281
Date:
02/17/2021
USDA Deploys 301 Disaster, Public Health Specialists to Assist with Federal Response

WASHINGTON, February 17, 2021 — In January 2021, President Biden released [Read More]

2021-03-02T14:43:12-06:00February 17th, 2021|
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