United Fresh joins groups in focus on access to vaccines

(Courtesy United Fresh)

United Fresh and allied food and agricultural organizations are urging both President Trump and President-elect Biden to provide priority access to COVID-19 vaccines as they become available.

In a letter to the President this week and discussions with the Biden transition team, the groups emphasized the critical role our workers in food and agriculture have played by continuing operations and ensuring Americans have access to safe and nutritious foods.

The groups are urging a federally orchestrated vaccine distribution program and prioritization of vaccinations for critical infrastructure employees in agriculture, food processing and distribution, retail and restaurants.

According to the letter:

"The agricultural, food manufacturing, distribution, and retail industries will continue to fulfill the 'special responsibility' critical infrastructure industries carry, and we are proud that our industry’s workforce has selflessly persevered to feed America. We also look forward to partnering with the Administration to reinforce the importance and safety of vaccinations and ensuring our essential workers can access and receive vaccinations when available."

 

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