DELAWARE – State leaders are voicing concerns about the impact of President Donald Trump’s recent decision to halt food aid shipments through the USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program, which will result in a $2 million cut for Delaware. While the President has assured that Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid are not affected by this decision, Delaware officials argue that the food aid freeze is still a serious issue for the state’s most vulnerable populations.
Delaware Representative Sarah McBride called the decision a direct hit to families, seniors, veterans, and children who rely on food banks to get by. The Representative emphasized that the funding freeze is not just a political issue, but a matter of survival for many. McBride noted that more than 600,000 meals will not reach families in need, and the Food Bank of Delaware, which serves as a crucial lifeline for many, is now uncertain whether it will receive the 14 truckloads of food it was expecting in the coming months. McBride is urging the USDA to restore the shipments and funding, warning that without action, Delaware families will face dire consequences.
The Food Bank continues to urge residents to donate, as every dollar helps provide three meals to those in need.
