Summary

The Trump administration’s spending cuts have led to the abrupt termination of USAID contracts with Mana, a US Georgia-based nonprofit that produces life-saving food for malnourished children.

The cuts amount to $12 million—35% of Mana’s orders—impacting 300,000 children in countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan.

USAID cited a lack of alignment with its priorities. Despite Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s exemption for humanitarian aid, Mana’s contracts were still canceled.

The nonprofit is now seeking alternative buyers, such as UNICEF.