The US government will no longer help dairy farmers donate milk to food banks

The US Department of Agriculture has officially ended the Dairy Donation Program. This means dairy processors can no longer get reimbursed for donating surplus milk to food banks.

The program was designed to help dairy farmers deal with surplus milk and get food to people who need it. Without federal funding, the program cannot operate. This removes a small but direct financial incentive for dairy companies to donate excess product.