Recent cuts by the USDA, attributed to the Trump administration, are significantly affecting local food programs across the U.S. with over $1 billion cut from funding that supported farmers, food banks, and school meal programs. Many farmers express concern about the impact on their livelihoods, particularly in states like Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Hawaii where food security is at risk. Schools that relied on federal assistance for farm-fresh food are now left struggling to provide nutritious meals. The cuts have prompted discussions among local leaders and advocacy from Senate Democrats, urging a restoration of funding to mitigate the deepening hunger crisis and ensure access to healthy food for vulnerable communities.