The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved $1.2 billion in contracts through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. This is part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The food box program will purchase up to $3 billion in fresh produce, dairy and meat products. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says food distribution will begin May 15. A list of approved suppliers can be found here.
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