Farmers Feeding America Act of 2025

Key Points

• The bill sets aside $500 million per year from 2026 through 2030 for the government to buy food commodities like produce, dairy, and meat for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), which supplies food banks across the country.
• Funding for storing and distributing emergency food doubles from $100 million to $200 million. This helps food banks cover costs like refrigeration, transportation, and staffing so donated food does not go to waste.
• Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and other geographically isolated areas gain new flexibility. They can receive cash for up to 20% of their allocated commodities to buy locally grown food instead of waiting for mainland shipments.
• When purchasing fresh produce packages, the USDA can now weigh factors beyond just the cheapest price, including product variety and how far the food needs to travel, while still prioritizing nutrition.
• The bill extends TEFAP infrastructure grants through 2030, giving food banks and distribution networks long-term stability and the ability to plan improvements over multiple years.