HOUSE RESOLUTION 12
### (By Delegates Canterbury, Amos, Browning, Campbell, J. Cannon, T. Clark, Cooper, Dittman, Green, G. Howell, Pritt, Shamblin, Sheedy, and B. Smith)
[March 26, 2025; Referred to the committee on Educationthen Rules]
Urging West Virginia members of Congress to ask the President not to cut funding for the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program.
Whereas, LFSCC is a common-sense program that delivers real economic and community benefits while improving child nutrition; and
Whereas, LFSCC directed food dollars straight to farmers, ranchers, and food businesses; and
Whereas, This has already changed lives by forging new connections between local buyers and producers and strengthening rural economies; and
Whereas, Funding for this program can only be used for fresh and minimally processed foods; and
Whereas, If we want to "Make America Healthy Again," this program is a shining example of serving kids locally grown, high quality, dye-free, scratch cooked meals while supporting American farmers; and
Whereas, Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach; and
Whereas, LFSCC allowed states to design their own strategies for getting local food on the lunch tray, ensuring solutions that fit their unique needs; and
Whereas, Federal law requires strict financial oversight entities receiving over $750,000 annually in federal funds; and
Whereas, LFSCC funding was subject to audits that reviewed operations, internal controls, and financial accountability, ensuring taxpayer dollars were spent efficiently, effectively, and only on local food spent in schools; therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Delegates:
That the House urge West Virginia members of Congress to ask the President not to cut funding for the Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program; and be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk transmit a copy of this resolution to the members of the West Virginia Congressional delegation.