USDA invests $466.5M in global food security, with $248M for McGovern-Dole Program and $218.5M for Food for Progress.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $466.5 million to enhance global food security. This includes $248 million for the McGovern-Dole Program, which aims to provide school meals and promote education in nine countries, benefiting about 1.2 million children, especially girls. An additional $218.5 million is allocated to the Food for Progress program to improve agricultural systems in seven countries, focusing on sustainable practices and trade growth.

September 25, 2024
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