Marvell Foods Steps Up to Support Schools and Food Banks as USDA Cuts Over $1 Billion in Funding

The USDA has cut over $1 billion in funding for food programs supporting schools and food banks, eliminating vital assistance for millions. With these cuts, Marvell Foods, a leader in the secondary food market, offers discounted, high-quality food solutions to help impacted organizations continue feeding communities in need.

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The USDA has announced over $1 billion in funding cuts to critical food assistance programs that support schools, food banks, and underserved communities. The Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS) and the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program (LFPA), both designed to help schools and food banks purchase fresh, locally sourced foods, will not receive renewed funding for 2025. These devastating cuts will negatively impact millions of Americans, from school children and low-income families to small farmers and food producers who depend on these programs for their livelihoods.

With funding eliminated, many schools and food banks face the challenge of securing affordable, nutritious food to feed their communities. Marvell Foods, a national leader in food brokering, buying, and trading, is stepping up to help fill this gap by providing deeply discounted, high-quality food alternatives to organizations affected by these cuts.

Marvell Foods: A Critical Resource for Schools and Food Banks

For over 40 years, Marvell Foods has been a trusted partner in the secondary food market, specializing in surplus, short-dated, and discounted food products. The company works closely with food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to redirect perfectly good, high-quality food to organizations in need. As schools, food banks, and community programs struggle to find cost-effective solutions, Marvell Foods is uniquely positioned to provide wholesome, nutritious foods at significantly reduced prices.

"These budget cuts put millions of people—children, families, and seniors—at risk of losing access to vital food assistance," said Marilyn Raybin, President of Marvell Foods. "We understand the urgency of the situation, and we're ready to support schools and food banks with affordable food solutions to ensure no one goes hungry."

How Marvell Foods Can Help

With federal funding slashed, many institutions will be forced to cut food programs or pay significantly higher prices in the retail market. Marvell Foods offers an alternative by providing access to surplus and secondary-market food products at a fraction of traditional costs. This includes:

• Frozen, refrigerated, and dry goods from top manufacturers
  
  
• Short-dated, surplus, and overstock food products at substantial savings
  
  
• Customized purchasing solutions for schools, food banks, and child care centers
  
  
• Flexible logistics and fulfillment to meet the needs of large-scale programs

By leveraging long-standing relationships with food producers and wholesalers, Marvell Foods helps organizations maximize their food budgets and continue providing essential meals to their communities despite government cutbacks.

Contact Marvell Foods Today

With the USDA's decision leaving many food assistance programs in crisis, Marvell Foods stands ready to help affected organizations find cost-effective solutions. Schools, food banks, and nonprofit groups are encouraged to reach out to Marvell Foods to discuss how they can secure discounted food supplies to replace lost funding.

SOURCE Marvell Foods