Trump administration grants $235M in food aid to Catholic Relief Services
July 15, 2026
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CWN Editor's Note: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) granted $235 million in food aid to Catholic Relief Services, for use in Ethiopia and Sudan.
“This agreement with USDA comes at a critical moment for struggling families in Sudan and Ethiopia,” said Sean Callahan, president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services. “The scale of humanitarian need in Sudan and Ethiopia demands sustained national and international commitment, and strong partnerships are essential to meeting these needs.”
Following earlier foreign aid cuts, the State Department granted $240 million to Catholic Relief Services last month for humanitarian and disaster-response needs.
The U.S. bishops founded Catholic Relief Services in 1943, and the majority of the members of its board of directors are bishops.
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Posted by: Randal Mandock -
Jul. 17, 2026 9:28 PM ET USA
A priest recently reminded me that evangelization is prohibited when the federal government "authorizes" charity with taxpayer money. I would prefer to see the money issued to Catholic taxpayers as a tax refund with the stipulation that the money must be used for charitable purposes. The stipulation could include examples of such purposes.
