USDA Seeks Public Input on McGovern-Dole International School Feeding Program

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input on opportunities and challenges that affect the successful implementation of international school feeding programs, in particular the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. 
 
USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service published a request for information (RFI) today, soliciting input from stakeholders regarding current constraints and opportunities in school feeding, and seeking suggestions for improving USDA programming in the coming years. USDA encourages replies from interested entities including, but not limited to, private voluntary organizations, the private sector, universities, international organizations, and research institutions with experience and knowledge of school feeding programs. The deadline for response is February 7, 2020.
 
The RFI is available at: https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/mcgovern-dole-food-education-program/mcgovern-dole-program-request-information
 
Detailed information about the McGovern-Dole Program is available at: https://www.fas.usda.gov/programs/mcgovern-dole-food-education-program

Food Security, Food Assistance
McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program

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