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Introducing Civil Eats’ Food Policy Tracker, your go-to source for federal food and farm updates. ?? https://buff.ly/4apzI38 We’ll be keeping close tabs on what’s happening in Washington, D.C. on a daily basis and updating the tracker regularly. It will include actions taken by the President, federal agencies, and Congress that directly relate to or have implications for our food system. We hope this new feature functions as an easy-to-access record as the incoming administration aims to transform federal agencies and laws. Learn more about the tracker: https://buff.ly/4g2guS9 See something we missed? Reach out for tips and/or suggestions: [email protected]

Paused USDA grant funding and a private contract canceled by DOGE are jeopardizing payments intended for thousands of farmers producing fruits and vegetables, row crops, milk, and meat, most of them on small farms.

The Double Trellis Food Initiative fights hunger in Philadelphia, where an estimated 15% of the population is navigating food insecurity. Matthew Stebbins, the nonprofit’s founder and executive director, gave us some insight into the operation and how Double Trellis aims to improve the quality of meals sent into the community from a vast network of food banks, soup kitchens, organizations, and agencies. Read more about their work ?? https://lnkd.in/gbW86bhw

RFK Jr. Says USDA Will Allow States to Ban Soda From SNAP Read the latest from the Food Policy Tracker ?? https://buff.ly/PzJwuVp

UPDATE: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the Trump administration will allow states to take soda off the list of grocery items that SNAP benefits cover. At HHS, Kennedy does not have jurisdiction over SNAP, but he said Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, who does, has agreed to grant the waivers that states need.” Read our coverage on SNAP restrictions ??

Under the Double Trellis Food Initiative, a group of chefs who trained in the world of fine dining are cooking to feed those in need. “Everyone deserves dignified food made from real ingredients by people who care.” https://buff.ly/nx8fRyA

A food pantry in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district continues to serve its community years after its pandemic origins.

RFK Jr. Cuts 3,500 Additional FDA Jobs in Sweeping Restructuring of HHS Read more from the Food Policy Tracker ?? https://buff.ly/srLkDdM

Civil Eats Exclusive: Cory Booker Introduces Bill to "Honor Farmer Contracts." The bill would require the USDA to release frozen grant funds, while also prohibiting the agency from terminating existing contracts or closing local field offices without notifying Congress. Lisa Held has the scoop. https://lnkd.in/gG7bFtYQ

Civil Eats Exclusive: Cory Booker Introduces Bill to "Honor Farmer Contracts." The bill would require the USDA to release frozen grant funds, while also prohibiting the agency from terminating existing contracts or closing local field offices without notifying Congress. Lisa Held has the scoop. https://lnkd.in/gG7bFtYQ