Trump administration ‘villainizes’ immigrant families with misleading directive on food aid

Experts warn new memo could deter families from accessing food assistance, despite no changes to eligibility rulesThe Trump administration is now using popular anti-hunger programs, including food assistance and school lunch, as part of its attack against immigrants in the US – a move many say will prevent large numbers of families, especially children, from getting the food benefits they’re eligible for.In a recent memo, agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins told senior staff at the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS): “It is essential to use all available legal authority to end any incentives in FNS benefit programs that encourage illegal immigration.” Continue reading...

Mar 20, 2025 - 13:45
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Trump administration ‘villainizes’ immigrant families with misleading directive on food aid

Experts warn new memo could deter families from accessing food assistance, despite no changes to eligibility rules

The Trump administration is now using popular anti-hunger programs, including food assistance and school lunch, as part of its attack against immigrants in the US – a move many say will prevent large numbers of families, especially children, from getting the food benefits they’re eligible for.

In a recent memo, agriculture secretary Brooke Rollins told senior staff at the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS): “It is essential to use all available legal authority to end any incentives in FNS benefit programs that encourage illegal immigration.” Continue reading...