Hunger in Our Community
Funding cuts to the USDA are taking their toll on Indiana farmers and food banks across the state. Indiana will lose $27.5 million that would have been used by high schools and food banks to purchase produce from local farmers. More than 40 NWI farmers have been affected by the DOGE cuts. Some are likely to lose their businesses over these drastic cuts. The NWI Food bank lost $400,000 as part of the cuts. The food bank serves 12,000 needy NWI residents every month.
NWI food banks, school districts stunned by federal funding cuts
Post Tribune – March 22, 2025
NWI farmers, and farm-to-school delivery programs, in ‘jeopardy’ following federal funding cuts
NWI Times – March 12, 2025
USDA funding cuts hit local food pantries hard, raising concerns for families in need
CBS Terre Haute – March 20, 2025