HARRISBURG, Pa. — The USDA is teaming up with food banks across the nation, taking $3 billion to help farmers get meals to families in need.
The Farmers to Families Food Box program will pay farmers for their surplus food.
Locally, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank says the partnership will be a huge help.
“From the USDA, we don’t have to use our other funds. It’s free. We just get it to our pantries,” said Joe Arthur, executive director for the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. “Then, of course, people in need never pay for the emergency food, so it’s kind of a win-win-win. And that’s why we’re excited about it’s healthy food, and it’s not going to cost us anything, so that’s a big deal.”
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