Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and 25 Senate colleagues are raising concerns over a planned reorganization of the Food and Nutrition Service within the USDA, warning the move could weaken administration of key federal nutrition programs. The senators said the restructuring comes after significant staffing losses and major reductions to nutrition assistance programs over the past year.
The FNS oversees 16 federal nutrition programs, including SNAP, WIC, and the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs, which millions of Americans rely on each year. “We write with strong concern regarding the reorganization of the Food and Nutrition Service at the USDA,” the senators wrote.
“After dramatic cuts to nutrition assistance programs and the significant staff losses at FNS, this reorganization will further weaken the ability of the agency to administer federal nutrition assistance programs.”
The senators also criticized recent administration actions affecting food assistance, including canceled food orders for food banks and schools, and cuts to SNAP funding.
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