Farmers and USDA officials commemorate the shift of administration of the Food for Peace program to under the USDA in New Orleans. Under the World Food Program, the shipment is estimated to feed more than 1 million people facing starvation for an entire year, according to the release. The New Orleans event commemorated the shift of administration of the Food for Peace program to USDA. Through our suite of USDA food assistance programs, we’re not just saving lives, we’re changing them.” Wheat chairman and Kansas wheat farmer.