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In 2022, the USDA launched the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, also known as LFPA, but in Ohio, the program goes by Ohio CAN. The federal program has allocated tens of millions of dollars to food banks across the state to purchase food products from local growers for distribution, but the funding for the program is expiring at the end of the year.Ohio CAN helps smaller operation growers and farmers gain access to distribution chains, such as Ohio food banks.
It is one of Solidarity Farm's biggest supporters, helping the farm distribute hundreds of pounds of produce over the last two and a half years. Since Ohio CAN’s conception, $9.8 million worth of food has been purchased from local farmers statewide.“We are helping people in a vulnerable situation,” said Samantha Flores, director of programming and partner services at Second Harvest Food Bank.
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