March 2004

In This Issue:
• Budget Limits May Stymie Child Nutrition Expansion
• Allied Program Slated for Cuts
• Poverty Guidelines Updated
• Food Banks Try to Jumpstart Donation Bill
• TEFAP Funding Formula Adjusted Again
• Cherries Coming to TEFAP
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Budget Limits May Stymie Child Nutrition Expansion
Child nutrition advocates are facing an uphill battle for new funding in the fiscal year 2005 budget and appropriations processes that have just begun. Congressional leaders have warned that more money will be needed just to maintain current service levels, without even considering program expansions. Continue Reading »

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