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On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack delivers some remarks during the 2023 Feds Feed Families (FFF) Summer Campaign closing event at the Whitten Building, Washington D.C., Oct. 18, 2023. Feds Feed Families is a food drive that encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies to give in-kind contributions -- food, services, and time -- to food banks and pantries of their choice. Employees may participate and record donations on the FFF Hub year-round. FFF focus and activities take place from June 1 – August 31, during the summer months when food pantries and food banks traditionally see a decrease in donations and an increase in need. Seasonal reminders encourage Federal employees to continue participation year-round, including recording donations on the FFF Hub by using the Record Donation form. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)
On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
Reid Hilliard, Office of Personnel Management, delivers some remarks during the 2023 Feds Feed Families (FFF) Summer Campaign closing event at the Whitten Building, Washington D.C., Oct. 18, 2023. Feds Feed Families is a food drive that encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies to give in-kind contributions -- food, services, and time -- to food banks and pantries of their choice. Employees may participate and record donations on the FFF Hub year-round. FFF focus and activities take place from June 1 – August 31, during the summer months when food pantries and food banks traditionally see a decrease in donations and an increase in need. Seasonal reminders encourage Federal employees to continue participation year-round, including recording donations on the FFF Hub by using the Record Donation form. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)
Malcom Shorter, Acting Assistant Secretary for Administration, presents Sergeant Major Saucedo, Defense Commissary Agency Senior Enlisted Advisor, with a plaque during the 2023 Feds Feed Families (FFF) Summer Campaign closing event at the Whitten Building, Washington D.C., Oct. 18, 2023. Feds Feed Families is a food drive that encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies to give in-kind contributions -- food, services, and time -- to food banks and pantries of their choice. Employees may participate and record donations on the FFF Hub year-round. FFF focus and activities take place from June 1 – August 31, during the summer months when food pantries and food banks traditionally see a decrease in donations and an increase in need. Seasonal reminders encourage Federal employees to continue participation year-round, including recording donations on the FFF Hub by using the Record Donation form. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)
On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
Andrea Simao, 2023 Feds Feed Families (FFF) Chair, delivers some remarks during the 2023 FFF Summer Campaign closing event at the Whitten Building, Washington D.C., Oct. 18, 2023. Feds Feed Families is a food drive that encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies to give in-kind contributions -- food, services, and time -- to food banks and pantries of their choice. Employees may participate and record donations on the FFF Hub year-round. FFF focus and activities take place from June 1 – August 31, during the summer months when food pantries and food banks traditionally see a decrease in donations and an increase in need. Seasonal reminders encourage Federal employees to continue participation year-round, including recording donations on the FFF Hub by using the Record Donation form. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)
Andrea Simao, 2023 Feds Feed Families (FFF) Chair, delivers some remarks during the 2023 FFF Summer Campaign closing event at the Whitten Building, Washington D.C., Oct. 18, 2023. Feds Feed Families is a food drive that encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies to give in-kind contributions -- food, services, and time -- to food banks and pantries of their choice. Employees may participate and record donations on the FFF Hub year-round. FFF focus and activities take place from June 1 – August 31, during the summer months when food pantries and food banks traditionally see a decrease in donations and an increase in need. Seasonal reminders encourage Federal employees to continue participation year-round, including recording donations on the FFF Hub by using the Record Donation form. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)
Attendees of the 2023 Feds Feed Families (FFF) Summer Campaign closing event face the National Flag during the singing of the National Anthem at the Whitten Building, Washington D.C., Oct. 18, 2023.
Feds Feed Families is a food drive that encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies to give in-kind contributions -- food, services, and time -- to food banks and pantries of their choice. Employees may participate and record donations on the FFF Hub year-round. FFF focus and activities take place from June 1 – August 31, during the summer months when food pantries and food banks traditionally see a decrease in donations and an increase in need. Seasonal reminders encourage Federal employees to continue participation year-round, including recording donations on the FFF Hub by using the Record Donation form. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)
On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
Attendees of the 2023 Feds Feed Families (FFF) Summer Campaign closing event face the National Flag during the singing of the National Anthem at the Whitten Building, Washington D.C., Oct. 18, 2023.
Feds Feed Families is a food drive that encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies to give in-kind contributions -- food, services, and time -- to food banks and pantries of their choice. Employees may participate and record donations on the FFF Hub year-round. FFF focus and activities take place from June 1 – August 31, during the summer months when food pantries and food banks traditionally see a decrease in donations and an increase in need. Seasonal reminders encourage Federal employees to continue participation year-round, including recording donations on the FFF Hub by using the Record Donation form. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)
On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
FOX 5 DC anchor/reporter Shomari Stone (Emcee) makes some opening remarks at the beginning of the 2023 FedsWISH Walk event in front of the Unites States Department of Agriculture headquarter, Sept. 28, 2023, Washington D.C. Other speakers for the day were (from left to right) Office of Personnel Management Deputy Director Shriver, Housing and Urban Development representative Ms. Juana Del Pilar Silverio, Defense Commissary Agency SgtMaj Saucedo, USDA Deputy Secretary Torres Small, Feds Feed Families 2023 National Chair Andrea Simao. Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
United States Office of Personnel Management Deputy Director Shriver, left, USDA Deputy Secretary Torres Small, and Defense Commissary Agency Sgt Major Saucedo join the USDA mascots and employees at the 2023 FedsWISH. On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
Woodsy Owl and Forest Service (FS) friend join the pre-walk rally for the 2023 FedsWISH. On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
Andrea Simao, the 2023 Feds Feed Families National Chair, makes some remarks at the beginning of the FedsWISH Walk event in front of the Unites States Department of Agriculture headquarter, Sept. 28, 2023, Washington D.C. Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
USDA Deputy Secretary Torres Small donates canned food at the 2023 FedsWISH. On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
USDA Deputy Secretary Torres Small greets Woodsy Owl at the 2023 FedsWISH. On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Saucedo, Defense Commissary Agency senior enlisted advisor to the director, delivers some remarks at the beginning of the FedsWISH Walk event in front of the Unites States Department of Agriculture headquarter, Sept. 28, 2023, Washington D.C. Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
FOX 5 DC anchor/reporter Shomari Stone (Emcee) makes some remarks at the beginning of the FedsWISH Walk event in front of the Unites States Department of Agriculture headquarter, Sept. 28, 2023, Washington D.C. Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
Andrea Simao, the 2023 Feds Feed Families National Chair, makes some remarks at the beginning of the FedsWISH Walk event in front of the Unites States Department of Agriculture headquarter, Sept. 28, 2023, Washington D.C. Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
FOX 5 DC anchor/reporter Shomari Stone (Emcee) makes some remarks at the beginning of the FedsWISH Walk event in front of the Unites States Department of Agriculture headquarter, Sept. 28, 2023, Washington D.C. Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
United States Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Torres Small delivers some remarks at the beginning of the FedsWISH Walk event in front of the Unites States Department of Agriculture headquarter, Sept. 28, 2023, Washington D.C. Federal employees from the USDA got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
Andrea Simao, the 2023 Feds Feed Families National Chair, makes some remarks at the beginning of the FedsWISH Walk event in front of the Unites States Department of Agriculture headquarter, Sept. 28, 2023, Washington D.C. Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
Reid Hilliard, Office of Personnel Management, delivers some remarks during the 2023 Feds Feed Families (FFF) Summer Campaign closing event at the Whitten Building, Washington D.C., Oct. 18, 2023. Feds Feed Families is a food drive that encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies to give in-kind contributions -- food, services, and time -- to food banks and pantries of their choice. Employees may participate and record donations on the FFF Hub year-round. FFF focus and activities take place from June 1 – August 31, during the summer months when food pantries and food banks traditionally see a decrease in donations and an increase in need. Seasonal reminders encourage Federal employees to continue participation year-round, including recording donations on the FFF Hub by using the Record Donation form. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)
Rebecca Jaworski, 2023 Feds Feed Families (FFF) National Gleaning Coordinator, delivers some remarks during the 2023 FFF Summer Campaign closing event at the Whitten Building, Washington D.C., Oct. 18, 2023.
Feds Feed Families is a food drive that encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies to give in-kind contributions -- food, services, and time -- to food banks and pantries of their choice. Employees may participate and record donations on the FFF Hub year-round. FFF focus and activities take place from June 1 – August 31, during the summer months when food pantries and food banks traditionally see a decrease in donations and an increase in need. Seasonal reminders encourage Federal employees to continue participation year-round, including recording donations on the FFF Hub by using the Record Donation form. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)
Andrea Simao, the 2023 Feds Feed Families National Chair, makes some remarks at the beginning of the FedsWISH Walk event in front of the Unites States Department of Agriculture headquarter, Sept. 28, 2023, Washington D.C. Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
Rob Shriver, Deputy Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), delivers some remarks at the beginning of the FedsWISH Walk event in front of the Unites States Department of Agriculture headquarter, Sept. 28, 2023, Washington D.C. Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
Caleb Gildea (left) and Andrea Simao from the Feds Feed Families National Leadership Team provide guidance to participants during the 2023 FedsWISH. On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
United States Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Torres Small delivers some remarks at the beginning of the FedsWISH Walk event in front of the Unites States Department of Agriculture headquarter, Sept. 28, 2023, Washington D.C. Federal employees from the USDA got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).
Tricia Kovacs, Deputy Administrator - Agricultural Marketing Service, delivers some remarks during the 2023 Feds Feed Families (FFF) Summer Campaign closing event at the Whitten Building, Washington D.C., Oct. 18, 2023. Feds Feed Families is a food drive that encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies to give in-kind contributions -- food, services, and time -- to food banks and pantries of their choice. Employees may participate and record donations on the FFF Hub year-round. FFF focus and activities take place from June 1 – August 31, during the summer months when food pantries and food banks traditionally see a decrease in donations and an increase in need. Seasonal reminders encourage Federal employees to continue participation year-round, including recording donations on the FFF Hub by using the Record Donation form. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)
Tricia Kovacs, Deputy Administrator - Agricultural Marketing Service, delivers some remarks during the 2023 Feds Feed Families (FFF) Summer Campaign closing event at the Whitten Building, Washington D.C., Oct. 18, 2023. Feds Feed Families is a food drive that encourages employees from all federal departments and agencies to give in-kind contributions -- food, services, and time -- to food banks and pantries of their choice. Employees may participate and record donations on the FFF Hub year-round. FFF focus and activities take place from June 1 – August 31, during the summer months when food pantries and food banks traditionally see a decrease in donations and an increase in need. Seasonal reminders encourage Federal employees to continue participation year-round, including recording donations on the FFF Hub by using the Record Donation form. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul)
On Sept. 28, 2023, Federal employees from the United States Department of Agriculture got together with other agencies to support the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health to end hunger, improve nutrition and encourage physical activity at the USDA headquarter, Washington D.C. They walked from the headquarter to the Lincoln monument. During the weeks of September 17 through 30, all federal employees nationwide are encouraged to participate in a 30-minute walk, roll or physical activity from their work location or in their local communities. (USDA photo by Christophe Paul).