The U.S. Department of Agriculture has paused nearly $500 million in funding for food assistance programs, a move by the Trump administration aimed at cutting federal spending. The decision could significantly impact emergency food programs nationwide,

Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks, food pantries and local meal programs, was recently informed that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is canceling $500 million in federal funding.

Federal funding cuts have thrown local food systems in Wisconsin — and across the US — into chaos. This month, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is terminating 2025 funding for two pandemic-era initiatives: the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) and Local Food for Schools (LFS) programs.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is ending two programs that provided more than $1 billion for food banks and schools to purchase food from local farmers and producers. The Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program,

The Food Bank Council of Michigan, which represents seven food banks across the state, said the deliveries would have included 2 million meals.

Hunger in the country has ticked up the last few years, with rising inflation and the end of pandemic-era food aid programs.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is cutting back $1 billion in funding and that is hitting Kern.

Feeding America West Michigan is seeking to fill a loss of $1.1 million worth of food caused by changes at a federal food emergency program.

A funding freeze at the United States Department of Agriculture and employee layoffs are being felt by food banks in Michigan. Food banks across Metro Detroit say they're adapting as best they can. Forgotten Harvest and Gleaners Community Food Bank help feed thousands of families struggling with food insecurity.