Global Food Aid Matters to U.S. Workers and Manufacturers

L.A. King: My company works with the producer of a product that saves the lives of severely malnourished children worldwide: Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food.

RUTFs are simple, wallet-sized foil packets of mostly peanut butter, whey, and vitamins.

The production and distribution of RUTF is under threat due to changes being made by the Trump administration.

As an entrepreneur, business founder, and a CEO, I understand the goal of ensuring U.S. taxpayer dollars are spent wisely, including on foreign aid. I also recognize that worthy investments that serve our national interests, even if they have broad bipartisan support, sometimes get caught up and canceled in efforts to make government work better. RUTF is worth saving. I’m urging the White House and Congress to keep funding the production and distribution of RUTF, for the benefit of American farmers and workers and children all over the world. Brian T. King is founder and CEO of A M King ..