WASHINGTON —Kansas U.S. Senator Jerry Moran reported some "good news" over the weekend on his effort to get Secretary of State Marco Rubio to distribute the $340 million in American-grown food currently stalled in U.S. ports to reach those in need. On Feb. 3, Moran wrote on social media, "Time is running out before this life-saving aid perishes."
On Saturday night Moran wrote, "The State Dept. has approved shipping to resume, allowing NGOs or non governmental organizations to distribute the $560 million of American-grown food aid sitting in US and global ports to those in need."
"Thanks to Secretary Rubio for helping make certain this life-saving aid gets to those in need before it spoils."
Moran was the co-founder of the Senate Hunger Caucus. "The caucus raises awareness about issues surrounding hunger, including the importance of international food aid programs and agriculture research and development initiatives to end hunger and promote stability in the world," according to a statement on the senator's web site.