USDA paid $7.8 million for peanut butter jars. Here is what that means for food banks and your grocery budget
USDA awarded Algood Food Co $7.8M on May 28, 2026 to supply smooth peanut butter jars for US government food donations, impacting food banks and meal programs.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Section: Policy Regulation
Key points
- The USDA awarded Algood Food Co $7,808,108 on May 28, 2026 to supply smooth peanut butter jars for US government food donations.
- This award is a procurement for donation channels, so it affects food banks and meal programs more than grocery shelf prices or restaurant menus.
- The record lists product codes and the item PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTH JAR-12/16 OZ,K but does not say how many jars were ordered or where they will go.
- There is no lobbying filing attached to this award record, and the file does not show a program office or delivery schedule.
- If you run or rely on a food pantry or school meal program, follow the awardId 123J1426C1250 to trace delivery details and local allocations.
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