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How DC food banks will be affected by USDA cuts
The Trump administration’s decision to cut two federal programs that provided more than $1 billion in funding is expected to dramatically affect those in need in D.C., especially schools and food banks that purchase food from local farms.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture cut $500 million worth of food deliveries, and the shock is affecting people across the country.
“Many times, I’ve needed food to survive from day-to-day, and these food pantries are vital for many, many like me, our survival throughout the day and throughout the week,” said food bank client Steve Hill.
The cut is expected to affect large numbers of people in the District.
One in three people face food insecurity across the region, according to Radha Muthiah, the CEO of Capital Area Food Bank.
“These are our neighbors, these are people you might sit on the same Metrocar with, these are families your kids go to school with, these are neighbors on your block,” she said. “There are over a million individuals in our region who needed support from the food bank.”
Capital Area Food Bank said in a given year, between a quarter and a third of the food they provide to those in need come through USDA programs.
“We anticipate, as an example, another 55 truckloads of food coming in through one of the programs that’s been affected, and we’ve heard so far that half of those truckloads might likely not come through. They’re labeled as ‘returned,”” Muthiah said. “So if that’s the case, that’s 670,000 meals worth of groceries that we now have to pivot and look to other sources.”
To keep up with the demand, Capital Area Food Bank will need to act quickly and pivot to other sources to bridge that gap, including financial supporters and retailers to increase funds and donations.
It’s a swift change many food banks across the country will have to adapt to, affecting those in need nationwide.
“I would love to see one of those that are doing the cutting be in the position to lose everything they’ve got and get into a position where they have to use a food pantry. That would be awesome to see,” Hill said. “Then they’d understand why these programs are so vital, so important.”
Washington, D.C
Rockport Elementary students chosen to help decorate National Christmas Tree in Washington, DC
ROCKPORT, Ind. (WFIE) – Officials with Rockport Elementary say the school has been selected to be part of the 2025 America Celebrates display at the National Tree Lighting in Washington, DC.
They say it’s part of a national program in collaboration with the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation, and the US Department of Education.
Officials say 59 schools created original ornament designs that reflect the culture and landmarks of their home state or territory.
Rockport Elementary’s contributions are now featured in the State Ornaments collection for Indiana.
Officials say each ornament was designed by a student to tell a story of our community and state and celebrate our heritage.
Eighteen ornaments were created to be displayed on the Ellipse in President’s Park in Washington, DC, surrounding the National Christmas Tree during the 2025 lighting ceremony.
“It is a tremendous honor for our students to represent Rockport Elementary on a national stage. Being selected is an experience our students and our whole school community will always remember. We were thrilled to learn that our designs were chosen to represent not only Rockport Elementary and Spencer County, but the entire state of Indiana. The opportunity shines a spotlight on the creativity, hard work, and pride that our students bring to everything they do. I’m so excited to see their art showcased at the national level, said Art teacher, Veralyn Neal.
The public is invited to view the America Celebrates display during the December viewing season, December 6 through January 1, 2026.
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More Trouble In D.C. At The BBC: Washington News Editor Exits After Complaints Over Management Style
EXCLUSIVE: The BBC News channel’s Washington D.C.-based executive producer has left abruptly after complaints were made about the way he spoke to colleagues in the newsroom.
Deadline understands that concerns were raised about Adam Levy‘s management style, with a recent incident proving to be the final straw. Two sources alleged that he spoke to a young producer in a way that was considered to be aggressive after a mistake was made during a news shift.
Levy, who left earlier this month, declined to comment when contacted by Deadline. A BBC spokesman said the broadcaster does not comment on individual HR matters.
Levy’s swift exit comes at a tumultuous time for the BBC’s Washington bureau, with the UK broadcaster facing a $1B lawsuit from Donald Trump after a bungled Panorama edit of the U.S. president’s January 6 speech. Although the mistake was not made by U.S.-based journalists, they are at the frontline of now tense relations with the White House.
Paul Royall, the executive news editor of the BBC News channel, visited Washington this month to help steady the ship. His trip was planned before Levy’s exit, but sources noted that Royall was in the city in an effort to boost morale.
Levy was appointed as the BBC News channel’s news editor and executive producer in March 2023, playing a key role in building live programming out of Washington. Levy previously worked at CNN, where he was a producer on shows including State of the Union with Jake Tapper.
Sources close to Levy pointed to his career before the BBC as a team player without issue. These people said he was known for his passion and diligence in tough circumstances. One former CNN colleague said Levy was a respected colleague at the network, working with people at every level of the newsroom.
Levy’s exit comes at a time when the BBC is cracking down on alleged abuses of power following a workplace culture review earlier this year. In September, BBC chair Samir Shah said “very serious disciplinary actions, including dismissals,” have taken place since the review.
WASHINGTON (7News) — A woman was shot in Northeast D.C. on Sunday afternoon, and police are searching for the gunman.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said Fourth District officers were called to the 5700 block of Second Street, Northeast, around 1:46 p.m. for reports of a shooting.
When officers arrived, they found an adult woman conscious and breathing after being shot.
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DC Fire and EMS paramedics took her to a nearby hospital for treatment. Her condition has not been released.
Police issued a lookout for the suspected shooter, described as a Black man with a gray beard, medium complexion, heavy build, wearing a gray hoodie. He was last seen in a black Mercedes.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.
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