Federal funding for fresh fruits, vegetables program reaches record high as schools’ demand increases
Allocations for the Department of Defense Fresh Program are at a record $470 million, as the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support’s Subsistence supply chain in Philadelphia works with its suppliers to distribute produce to U.S. Department of Agriculture customers. The states’ demands for grab-and-go and individually wrapped items has increased due to the pandemic. (U.S. Department of Agriculture photo)