Idaho gets federal money to run its own food assistance program

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare received a federal contract worth $181,764.00. This money will help Idaho manage its own food assistance program for vulnerable children.

Federal contracts like this one allow states to directly administer programs that might otherwise be managed by federal agencies or private contractors. This means states can tailor services to local needs and potentially streamline operations. It also shifts some administrative responsibility and funding directly to the state level.