March 2005

In This Issue:
• Editorial
• Legislation Proposed for Donated Transportation
• Flow of Bonus Commodities Remains Steady Though Composition Changing
• Food Bio-security Training Sessions Offered
• New Policies on TEFAP Distribution at Kids Cafes
• Views from the Field

Editorial
Current funding for TEFAP food and distribution expenses is grossly inadequate. Hunger is on the rise all across the nation, with most families having not just emergency needs but chronic food shortages, due to low-wage jobs, unemployment, and rapidly rising housing and health care costs. Food banks and food pantries trying to meet those needs are rationing and, at times, even running out of food. Continue Reading »

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