USDA Announces $77 Million in School Nutrition and Equipment Grants

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food & Nutrition Administration has committed over $77 million in new funding, including $27 million for Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants and $50 million for National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grants. These investments aim to help schools procure local foods, strengthen farmer partnerships, and modernize cafeteria infrastructure, building on the "Harvest to Hallways" initiative.