USDA Cuts Impact Schools, Housing, and Food Aid

Federal funding cuts by the USDA are impacting various educational, housing, and food assistance programs across the United States. In Maine, the USDA has frozen funds related to administrative and technological functions in schools due to a Title IX violation, though funding for school meals remains intact for now. Housing authorities in New Hampshire, like Laconia Housing, face uncertainty due to potential cuts affecting programs aimed at reducing evictions and supporting the elderly. Food banks nationwide, including Feeding San Diego and the Missoula Food Bank, are bracing for the impact of over $1 billion in USDA cuts, which threaten programs like SNAP, WIC, and TEFAP that provide essential food assistance. These cuts could lead to increased demand at food banks and force them to rely more heavily on donations. The situation highlights the critical need for sustained support to vulnerable communities amidst these federal funding adjustments.