LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) – The Trump administration recently canceled the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA), a decision that may significantly impact Lawton.
The CEO of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, which supports food banks across the state, says the decision is expected to impact their capacity to meet their clients’ needs.
The Lawton Food Bank says the outlook is bleak as the lower supply would make it harder to serve their increasing clientele.
“If we keep seeing a downward trend in public assistance or any sort of assistance, and keep seeing an increase in the number of families that need assistance, we may have to reduce the amount of food that we provide for visits,” said Mac Lechel, Executive Director of the Lawton Food Bank.
A representative with the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma says they will continue to source food for their partners, however, it may come at a higher cost.
You can read the full statement from Stacy Dykstra, Ph.D. CEO of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma.
We are deeply disappointed by the recent decision to cancel the USDA’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). This funding enabled us to purchase and distribute fresh, nutritious food to the communities we serve. The loss of this program will significantly impact our ability to meet the increasing demand for food assistance, especially as more families face food insecurity. We urge lawmakers and stakeholders to support critical programs that ensure no one goes hungry. If you need food assistance, please visit rfbo.org/get-help or dial 211.
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