DHS bought $5.25 million of reduced-sodium meals to restock disaster food supplies
DHS spent $5.25M on reduced-sodium meals from SO-PAK-CO to restock disaster food inventory, recorded 2026-08-04.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Policy Regulation

Key points
- DHS paid $5,254,961.43 to SO-PAK-CO, INC for reduced sodium meals, recorded 2026-08-04.
- The purchase is to replenish emergency disaster food inventory, so shelters could serve low-salt options.
- The USAspending entry lists CO for the recipient but does not give meal counts, delivery dates, or recipe specs.
- No lobbying filings or outside influence are attached to this award in the record.
- This changes disaster-feeding options, not grocery prices or restaurant menus.
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