America’s Legacy and Leadership in Fighting Global HungerÂ
July 3, 2024
The United States of America has a long history of fighting global hunger, including helping to create the U.N. World Food Programme.
WFP News
Topic: Policy
Our Year in Review: World Food Program USA’s Top 10 Moments of 2023
January 9, 2024
2023 was a year of immense growth and progress for World Food Program USA. Our teams worked tirelessly to spur support for the United Nations
How the U.S. Leads the Fight Against Global Hunger: Food for Peace and In-Kind Food Assistance
January 2, 2024
In response to hunger emergencies, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) draws on a diverse toolkit of assistance to save lives and rebuild economies.
World Food Program USA Applauds New USDA Funding to Address Global Hunger Crisis
November 2, 2023
United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide an additional $1 billion to help address critical global hunger needs.
Why Congress Must Support Emergency Funding for International Food Assistance 
September 8, 2023
As Congress considers emergency supplemental appropriations, World Food Program USA is urging members to prioritize robust funding to address the dire global hunger crisis driven in part by the war in Ukraine.
Recent Studies Support Dangerously Hungry’s Link Between Food Insecurity and Conflict
August 16, 2023
Dangerously Hungry was the first in a cascade of research on the relationship between food and conflict this year from international organizations.
What Is the U.S. Farm Bill? Its History and Role in Fighting Hunger
May 19, 2023
The Farm Bill is vital to the U.S. continuing its long legacy of leading the global fight against hunger.
World Food Program USA Commends Passage of Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
December 27, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC (December 27, 2022)—World Food Program USA commends the passage of $1.7 trillion Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations bill. This bill provides robust support
From the United States to Yemen: 1 Millionth Ton of American Wheat Brings Relief and Hope
December 22, 2022
The 1 millionth ton of wheat purchased by the U.S. government for global hunger relief efforts left Vancouver, Washington on November 26. The shipment is destined for WFP’s operations in Yemen.
Statement from World Food Program USA on $5 Billion Supplemental Funding for International Humanitarian Assistance Passed by U.S. Congress
May 19, 2022
World Food Program USA commends the passage of H.R. 7691, a bill that provides additional supplementary funding by the United States to address the crisis in Ukraine and its global impacts.
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