Haines’ only licensed daycare provider is losing assistance from a federal food program.

The inspections necessary to qualify for the program will not be offered virtually anymore, and the organization that performs the inspections says traveling to Haines does not fit into its budget.

It’s a huge hit for Kim Larson, who has provided child care services in Haines for more than 25 years. All this time she has received assistance from the U.S. Department…