本地食品采购援助和学校本地食品项目.pdf

1、Local Food Purchase Assistance&Local Food for Schools ProgramsUSDA Agricultural Outlook Forum,February 2025Commissioner Ashley RandleMassachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources2Local Food Purchase Assistance ProgramRound 1-$7,500,000,Round 2-$7,111,467Hilltown Community Development CSA BoxCap

2、e Cod Cooperative Extension Fish DistributionEastie Farm Produce Distribution3Local Food Purchase Assistance Program-testimonialsThe most profound impact of this grant was strengthening our local food system.This has created jobs and revitalized our rural economy in an area where other employment op

3、portunities are scarce.The LFPA grant has been instrumental in fostering a more resilient and self-sustaining community,demonstrating the powerful impact of targeted support in rural areas.-Hunt Chase,Hilltown Community Development CorporationLFPA funding has been a game-changer for our farms and fo

4、r families living with food insecurity.As food insecurity rates in Berkshire County continue to surge,the populations accessing food from pantries greatly benefit from the distribution of local produce,meat,and eggs.The funding also enabled us to contract with more local farmers in larger amounts,pr

5、oviding reliability and efficiency.-Margaret Moulton,Berkshire GrownWith the purchase of close to 300,000 pounds of seafood,GBFB was able to meet the high demand for seafood distributed through our network of 600 partnering agencies,which includes food pantries,meal programs,homeless shelters,and ot

6、her human service agencies.The grant also provided us with a significant means of supporting fishing workers during challenging economic times.-Kate Adams,Greater Boston Food Bank4Local Food for Schools Program-$3,564,026Chicopee Public Sch