170 stores across NYC’s five boroughs involved in initial investigation. The Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Administration announced a coordinated effort to end fraudulent usage of…
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Justice Department Determines Faith-Based Services May Receive Federal Health Funding
The assistant and deputy assistant attorneys general said that restrictions “trigger strict scrutiny under the Establishment Clause” of the First Amendment. The Department of Justice Office of Legal…
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HHS Partners with USDA on Child Nutrition Program Initiative
The USDA secretary said, “We are connecting schools with the farmers and ranchers in their own communities.“ Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Department of…
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DOJ Reports Sentencing of Feeding Our Future Fraud Ringleader
Federal funding was siphoned through multiple fraudulent avenues. The Department of Justice announced that the founder and director of Feeding Our Future, Aimee Bock, has been sentenced to…
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HHS Secretary Announces Changes in Military Meals After Independent Testing
Secretary Kennedy links chronic disease rates to diet and proposes program reforms. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. outlined proposals to address what he…
Read MoreU.S. Suspends Aid to Somalia’s Government
Details have not been released regarding how long the suspension will last after a warehouse of food was reportedly destroyed. The State Department announced that it has suspended…
Read MoreUSDA Funds Research Projects Focused on Diet and Chronic Disease Prevention
Grants support data-driven approaches to nutrition and long-term health outcomes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded $4.8 million to seven…
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HHS and USDA Secretaries Announce Major Reset of American Dietary Guidelines
The new dietary guidelines are expected to help Americans prioritize their health and lower health care prices. The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture…
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FBI Investigates Minnesota Social Aid Fraud
Director Patel promises additional resources to continue to investigate the scope of the fraud happening in Minnesota. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a potential fraud…
Read MoreUSDA Expands State SNAP Waivers and Launches Regenerative Agriculture Pilot
Federal agencies outline changes affecting nutrition benefits and conservation programs. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced new steps affecting nutrition assistance and agricultural conservation, including the approval of…
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