A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is urging USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsak to address severe food shortages in Native American communities stemming from the consolidation of the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. Over 50,000 families have faced disrupted food deliveries, including receiving expired goods, since the switch to a single contractor, Paris Brothers Inc., in April 2024. Senators express deep concern over the situation, calling it 'unacceptable' and demand immediate action to restore reliable food delivery services. The USDA has committed to providing weekly updates, collaborating with tribal leaders, and has allocated $11 million to assist with food shortages, though skepticism remains regarding the sufficiency of this funding. The House Agriculture Committee is also pressing USDA for more details on the consolidation decision and its impacts. Tribal leaders emphasize the urgency of immediate solutions as many families continue to suffer from inadequate food supply.