Dorothy Jean Moore, a 57-year-old resident of Apple Valley, Minnesota, has been indicted as the 72nd defendant in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. The federal indictment charges her with three counts of wire fraud and two counts of money laundering, according to an announcement by Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson.
“This fraud is outrageous, brazen, and seemingly never-ending,” stated Thompson. He emphasized his commitment to addressing the high levels of fraud occurring in Minnesota.
Special Agent in Charge Alvin M. Winston Sr. of FBI Minneapolis also commented on the case: “Stealing from a program designed to feed vulnerable children is not only criminal — it’s unconscionable.” Winston noted that the indictment highlights efforts to combat fraud targeting taxpayer-funded programs and ensuring accountability for those involved.
Court documents reveal that Moore allegedly established two federal child nutrition program sites under Feeding Our Future’s sponsorship in late 2020. She claimed to have served 1,500 meals daily at each site operated out of community churches and received federal reimbursements for these meals.
Moore also purportedly ran a catering company named Jean’s Soul Food, claiming further federal reimbursements for food supposedly provided to her sites. However, bank records indicate she used minimal reimbursement funds for purchasing food; instead, they were spent on personal expenses like cars and an enhanced lifestyle.
Moore appeared before Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz in U.S. District Court today.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI, IRS – Criminal Investigations, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Prosecuting attorneys include Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson along with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matthew S. Ebert, Harry M. Jacobs, and Daniel W. Bobier.
It is important to note that an indictment is merely an allegation; Moore remains presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
