
USDA Directs $825 Million to International Food Assistance Programs
On October 8, 2026, the USDA announced an $825 million international food assistance package to procure U.S. commodities for global relief. The funding includes $357 million for Food for Peace projects purchasing 129,000 metric tons for Ethiopia, Kenya, the DRC, and Haiti, alongside 62,150 metric tons under the McGovern-Dole program for school meals in seven nations.
















