The Trump administration's cancellation of the federal food assistance program is negatively affecting California's tribal communities, particularly the Hoopa Valley Tribe. The program provided essential fresh, local food for seniors and stable income for farmers. With the funding set to end this year, the tribe is facing challenges in ensuring food security for its elders. The program, which allocated $88.5 million to food banks and tribal governments since 2022, aimed to combat food insecurity exacerbated by the pandemic in rural areas where poverty is prevalent.
The Hoopa Valley Tribe relies on funds from the USDA's Local Food Purchase Assistance program to provide fresh produce for elders and support local farmers.
The funding of $88.5 million aimed to strengthen local food systems and address food insecurity in poverty-stricken areas like the Hoopa Valley.
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