U.S. Sending $54 million in Food, Emergency Supplies to Ukrainians

The U.S. Agency for International Development and State Department are dispatching $54 million in food, water, hygiene supplies, blankets and other emergency goods to Ukrainians trying to survive the invasion of Russian troops.

“The United States is the single largest donor of humanitarian assistance in Ukraine,” said USAID. “Since the conflict began in 2014, the United States has provided nearly $405 million to vulnerable communities across Ukraine, including nearly $169 million from USAID and nearly $236 million from the Department of State.”

The U.S. also is providing military assistance to Ukraine. Just last week Secretary of State Antony Blinken authorized another $350 million worth of military assistance for the beleaguered country. That comes on top of $260 million in military assistance that Blinken authorized last year.

EDITOR’S TAKE:

Food aid is an important part of the State Department’s ability to support our friends and allies around the world. It obviously helps those in need, as well as benefiting our farmers/ranchers here at home!