The feds paid a Florida company $7 million for boxed milk for government food donations
The Agriculture Department gave Diversified Foods $7,065,517 for boxed UHT milk to supply US government food donations. What it means for food banks and menus.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Section: Policy Regulation
Key points
- The Agriculture Department awarded DIVERSIFIED FOODS INC $7,065,517.49 on April 10, 2026 to buy boxed, shelf stable milk for US government food donations.
- This is procurement for donation channels, so it is likely to show up at food banks and school meal distributions, not on grocery store shelves or prices.
- The milk is ultra high temperature processed, meaning it can be stored without refrigeration until opened, which helps pantries and emergency feeding programs.
- The usaspending summary lists product lines and a mysterious 2640 code; the record does not explain exact quantities or delivery schedules.
- The record does not show any lobbying filings or outside influence; the award ID is 123J1426C0920 if you want to request the detailed contract file.
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