Food Shortages Have Been Unacceptable

The USDA is Finally Ready to Admit They Were Wrong                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 September 27, 2024 | [Read Online]( Today’s Morning News This email is proudly sponsored by [Lymph System]( Your Daily Cartoon About Those Food Shortages In late August 2024, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack publicly acknowledged that the USDA had made mistakes by awarding a single distributor contract for food aid programs, leading to significant supply chain disruptions affecting the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). These issues resulted in delayed or canceled food deliveries, and in some cases, deliveries of expired food, impacting both Native American households on tribal reservations and low-income seniors nationwide. This admission came after senators from both parties had pressed the USDA for answers following reports of food shortages that compromised the food security of these vulnerable populations. The USDA's decision to streamline distribution through a sole contractor was intended to improve efficiency but instead led to a critical oversight in managing the supply chain's robustness. The response from lawmakers, including Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee leaders, highlighted the urgency of rectifying these distribution errors. They criticized the lack of oversight and called for immediate action to restore regular, timely food deliveries. The incident has raised broader questions about the USDA's approach to food aid distribution and the potential need for reforms to ensure that such programs can withstand supply chain vulnerabilities. Advertisement Sorry, but you can’t count on the government or politicians to have your back. Including when it comes to what is best for your personal health and wellbeing. That’s why we’re helping you stay informed with IMPORTANT health alerts just like these: Want to achieve long-lasting relief from your excessive swelling? According to dozens of studies, this tropical cooler has three powerful heaviness-busters that might [kick your painful swelling to the curb.]([Â]( If you’re fed up with heavy legs and feet… [>> Then you need to see this video!]( Take a Quick Poll We’d love to know what you think about the hottest topics, and this is your chance to share an opinion! Do you think companies are learning that if they go woke, they go broke? [Yes]( [No]( [Unsure]( YouTube Video of the Day [YouTube video by The Political Movement]( Kamala Harris Will Draft Your Kids to Die in a Pointless Foreign War Have a great day! Sam Bennett [tw]( [yt]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 The information presented here is for general educational purposes only. MATERIAL CONNECTION DISCLOSURE: You should assume the sender of this email has an affiliate relationship and/or another material connection to the persons or businesses mentioned in or linked to from this message and may receive commissions from purchases you make on subsequent web sites. You should not rely solely on information contained in this email to evaluate the product or service being endorsed. Always exercise due diligence before purchasing any product or service. 4801 Linton Blvd. #11A-636 Delray Beach, FL 33445, United States of America [[beehiiv logo]Powered by beehiiv]( [Terms of Service](