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FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TEFAP) Southeast Regional Food Bank Conference Hosted in Atlanta

FNS staff collaborated with The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) partners at the 2022 Southeast Food Bank and State Agency Conference in September. The event was hosted by the Atlanta Community Food Bank to support the resiliency and importance of food banks, soup kitchens, and food pantries to ensure providers have the resources they need to implement services in their communities.
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USDA announced just prior to the meeting that it will provide close to $2 billion in additional funding to food banks and school meal programs for purchasing American-grown foods. The additional support will help these organizations endure supply chain challenges and elevated food costs as they continue to fulfill their mission of providing nutritious foods to kids and families in need. The investment is part of the USDA’s broader commitment to strengthening the supply chain and making nutritious food more accessible for families.