WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an investment of more than $52 million to improve dietary health and access to fresh fruits and vegetables for eligible families. This investment is part of the USDA’s commitment to ensure that all Americans have access to healthy and nutritious foods.
The investment will be used to create and expand programs that provide fresh produce to families in low-income communities. This includes the expansion of existing programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). The USDA will also be investing in new programs such as the Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which provides fresh produce to eligible families at farmers markets.
The USDA’s investment will also be used to improve access to healthy foods in rural and underserved communities. This includes expanding the availability of fresh produce in food deserts, which are areas with limited access to healthy and affordable food. The USDA will also be investing in programs that provide nutrition education and cooking classes to help families learn how to prepare healthy meals.
The USDA’s investment is part of a larger effort to improve the health of all Americans. The USDA is committed to helping families access the food they need to lead healthy and active lives. This investment will help to ensure that all families, regardless of their income, have access to the nutritious foods they need to stay healthy.
The USDA’s investment is also part of a larger effort to reduce food insecurity in the United States. Food insecurity is a growing problem in the United States, with more than 40 million Americans struggling to afford enough food to feed their families. The USDA’s investment will help to reduce food insecurity by providing families with access to fresh produce and other healthy foods.
The USDA’s investment is an important step in the fight to improve the health of all Americans. This investment will help to ensure that all families have access to the nutritious foods they need to stay healthy. The USDA’s commitment to improving the health of all Americans is an example of the government’s commitment to improving the lives of its citizens.
