Washington, D.C
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.”
Sunday, March 1, 2026 6:36AM
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — The San Francisco Ballet board has voted to cancel its upcoming performances at the Kennedy Center.
The company is scheduled for a four-day run in Washington D.C. in May.
Petition urges SF Ballet to cancel Kennedy Center tour stop as company opens 2026 season
Last year, Pres. Donald Trump overhauled the Kennedy Center’s board, including naming himself the chairman.
That led several artists to cancel scheduled performances.
A statement from SF Ballet says the group “looks forward to performing for Washington, D.C. audiences in the future.”
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WASHINGTON – Beginning on Monday, the D.C. Department of Health will be conducting daily tests for E. coli in the Potomac and Anacostia rivers.
It comes more than five weeks after the Potomac interceptor collapse sent millions of gallons of sewage into the river.
The testing will also coincide with an important safety advisory being lifted.
Why it matters:
Director of the D.C. Department of Health, Dr. Ayanna Bennett, says they will begin daily testing for E. coli in the Potomac and Anacostia rivers on Monday, along with help from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Currently, D.C. is only testing weekly.
“We feel really secure that the initial sewage is not a threat to people, it’s passed through some time ago, but we do want to get more information about what the long term condition of the river is gonna be and how we should look at it going forward.”
Big picture view:
Monday is also an important day because it’s when the District is expected to lift its advisory that recommends against recreational activities on the Potomac — we’re talking boating, fishing, walking pets by the water.
It’s important to note, however, that D.C.’s advisory pertains to its portion of the Potomac, and it has no bearing on advisories issued by officials in Maryland or Virginia.
Still, this is being treated by many as a hopeful sign.
What they’re saying:
But significant concerns absolutely remain for residents.
“I’ve had tons of messages from people saying they’re not going to let their kids row crew, they’re not going to go to sailing schools. We catch three million tons of blue cats out of the Potomac River. That season starts next week, and they’re not gonna be able to bring those blue cats to market,” said Dean Naujoks with the Potomac Riverkeepers.
“You knew years ago that parts of this Potomac Interceptor were corroded and vulnerable, especially where it broke, in Cabin John, our neighborhood,” one resident said, speaking at a public meeting in Bethesda on Thursday.
“I know there are small business owners here. Who’s accounting for all of our losses that we’re getting due to your sewer blowing up?” another resident asked.
Officials with D.C. Water, which is a public utility, have been running daily tests and will continue to do so as well.
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