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Half a Million Tons of Food Risks 'Going to Waste' as USAID Shut Down


Published on 2025-02-07 23:40:37 - Newsweek
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  • More than 500,000 tons of food risks "going to waste" as a result of the Trump administration suspending most overseas aid for 90 days according to Hearst Newspapers, which cites emails it has reviewed from "an international food agency."

The article from Newsweek discusses a significant issue where approximately half a million tons of food, intended for humanitarian aid, is at risk of going to waste due to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) shutting down its food aid programs. This situation arises from a combination of factors including logistical challenges, funding issues, and changes in policy. The food, stored in various locations around the world, was meant to feed millions in need but now faces spoilage or expiration before it can be distributed. The shutdown has sparked concerns about the efficiency and future of food aid programs, with critics arguing that the U.S. government's approach to food aid needs reevaluation to prevent such wastage and ensure that aid reaches those in dire need.

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