USDA will partner with regional and local distributors, whose workforce has been significantly impacted by the closure of many restaurants, hotels, and other food service entities, to purchase $ 3 billion in fresh produce, dairy, and meat. …
The President and USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced some $ 2.7 billion in financial support targeted to the fruit and vegetable industry in response to the overwhelming losses from the COVID-19 emergency. That support is divided with $ 2.1 billion allocated for direct payment to growers, and $ 100 million per month for the next six months in produce purchases. …
Dole Food Company announced today that in an effort to help with the COVID-19 crisis, Dole and its associated growers have so far donated more than two million pounds of fresh produce to recipients along its supply chain, from local food banks in the U.S. to the communities in Latin America. …
Village Farms International Inc. is helping to feed over 10,000 families in Texas with donations throughout the state to local food banks and food pantries. …
Good Foods, a category leader of dips and good-for-you products, announces a $ 25,000 donation to No Kid Hungry’s coronavirus relief efforts and is seeking the support of the fresh produce industry to contribute, as well. …
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