Your School Lunch Money Just Paid One Texas Beef Company $20 Million
The Department of Agriculture just handed two big contracts to Caviness Beef Packers, a company that helps get beef to school lunch programs across the country.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Food Culture
Key points
- The Department of Agriculture awarded Caviness Beef Packers two contracts totaling over $20 million in the summer of 2026.
- The money pays for beef that will be used in national food programs, including school lunches.
- The federal award records show the government is both the regulator and a major customer for food processing companies.
- The contracts are public records and show the normal, legal process of government food procurement.
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