Success StoryUSDA Food Giveaway



USDA Food Giveaway

Author: Sharee Schoonover

Planning Unit: Livingston County CES

Major Program: Nutrition and Food Systems General

Plan of Work: Health and nutrition education, physical activity, aging, and chronic disease awareness/prevention.

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

Livingston County ANR and 4-H partnered with the Livingston County judge-executive, helping hands and several other community entities to participate in the USDA’s excess food give away program. We were able to obtain 2,808 boxes of food which totaled $112,179.60 and were able to serve over 2,000 families throughout our community. Just like communities all over the nation, we have seen families throughout our community struggle through the COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020. This program worked to alleviate food concerns through the distribution of meats, dairy, and fresh fruits/vegetables. 


This program was an ongoing program, with food supplies being distributed roughly once a month. We were able to promote this event through several media outlets including social media, radio, and print. Due to COVID-19 precautions were taken. A drive-through line was set up at the Livingston County Extension Fair Barn, with volunteers from Extension, Livingston County High School FFA Chapter, 4-H members, local businesses, our judge-executive, and several other community entities. Supplies were loaded directly into participants' cars, keeping contact limited. 









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