Federal buy sends 64-ounce juice bottles from a cooperative to U.S. food donations
USDA awarded Cherry Central about $4.2M for large plastic juice bottles for U.S. government food donations, records show.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Section: Policy Regulation
Key points
- USDA paid Cherry Central roughly $4.2M to buy big 64-ounce juice bottles for food donation programs.
- The juices are apple, cherry apple, grape concord and cranberry apple, in plastic bottles, cases of eight.
- This buy stocks food banks and donation channels, not grocery shelves or restaurant supply lines.
- The usaspending entry does not show how many cases were ordered, or which agencies will distribute them.
- If you run a pantry, plan storage; if you eat out, nothing here changes your menu or your receipt.
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