Senate Statement of the Ad Hoc Coalition in Support of Sustained Funding for Food Aid

Mr. Chairman, Members of the Subcommittee, this statement is respectfully submitted on behalf of the ad hoc coalition composed of the organizations listed below. The coalition supports sustained funding for our nation’s food aid programs, including the P.L. 480 Title II Food for Peace Program, McGovern-Dole International Food for Education, and Food for Progress. We strongly oppose USDA’s proposal to divert funding away from Food for Peace. READ MORE