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Gleaners Food Bank Faces Food Donation Shortage Due to Federal USDA Cuts

Mar 12, 2025 | 12:39 PM

Photo: David Rodriguez Munoz ~ USA TODAY NETWORK

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March 11, 2025 ~ There has been a significant reduction in USDA food donations due to federal funding freezes, with Gleaners expecting a shortfall of 1.4 million pounds of food, which translates to an $850,000 cost to replace. Kristin Sokul, senior director of advancement communications for Gleaners Community Food Bank, talks with Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds about the impact this has on their ability to provide food to those in need.

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