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Amanda Blankenship

USDA Offers $7.5 Million to Help Food Banks Store More Fresh and Frozen Food

USDA food bank grants
A new $7.5 million USDA grant program is intended to help food assistance organizations expand their ability to store and distribute perishable foods such as meat, eggs, dairy products and fresh produce. Steve Sanchez Photos/Shutterstock

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service has announced $7.5 million in grant funding aimed at expanding cold chain infrastructure for food assistance organizations, according to an official USDA announcement dated August 17, 2026.

The Grants Could Expand Access to Perishable Foods

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