USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service works to end hunger and improve food and nutrition security through a suite of 16 nutrition assistance programs.

Core values

- **Addressing Food Insecurity**: The USDA's investments, such as the $46 million in projects to tackle food and nutrition insecurity, increase food access in low-income communities, and support healthy diets, directly address a critical societal need[3].
- **Improving Health Outcomes**: Programs like SNAP-Ed, GusNIP, and the Healthy Food Financing Initiative improve health outcomes by promoting healthy eating, reducing chronic diseases, and enhancing food security, which are essential for overall well-being[1][3].
- **Promoting Equity**: The USDA's focus on advancing racial equity, supporting historically underserved communities, and promoting traditional food ways for Native American communities helps in reducing disparities and improving the quality of life for marginalized groups[1][4].
- **Enhancing Community Well-being**: The initiatives foster community engagement, support local and regional food systems, and provide resources to retailers to overcome barriers in selling healthy foods, all of which contribute positively to community well-being[1][3].