South Sudan Food Crisis; USDA Grants Florida $675M for Hurricane Recovery
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Key Takeaways
- South Sudan food crisis threatens 7.7 million; WFP needs $274M to continue aid.
- USDA grants Florida $675M for hurricane recovery from Idalia, Debby, Helene, and Milton.
- Rising vegetable prices impact restaurants due to climate change, energy costs, labor shortages.
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South Sudan food crisis: 7.7 million at risk.
In 2025, South Sudan faces a food crisis, with 7.7 million people threatened. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has delivered aid to over two million people, but without $274 million in additional funding, aid cuts are planned.
USDA grants Florida $675M for hurricane recovery.
On July 22, 2025, the USDA granted Florida over $675 million in disaster assistance to recover from Hurricanes Idalia, Debby, Helene, and Milton. The funds, part of the $30 billion American Relief Act, will be managed by FDACS to address infrastructure, citrus, timber losses, and market impacts.
Vegetable prices rise, impacting restaurants.
Vegetable prices are rising, impacting restaurants due to factors like climate change, energy costs, and labor shortages. Restaurants are adjusting menus, eliminating high-cost dishes, or substituting ingredients.
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