Jimmy Panetta actually said...

"However, as you know, many families, many farmworkers still greatly rely on SNAP, especially over the last few years with the pandemic, which has definitely led to higher food insecurity in many parts..."

"I appreciate your comments regarding building on the proven success of flexibilities during COVID-19."

"So expanded TEFAP funding--and we are recommending $450 million in annual mandatory TEFAP funding in the next farm bill--would help reduce that dependency on buying food."

"If this provision becomes law, it will provide a bridge to the next farm bill."