Seeking to disprove the notion that Feeding Our Future would approve anything, the nonprofit’s top executive testified Wednesday that she personally terminated at least 10 vendors and 50 food distribution sites because of suspected fraud or other reasons.

Alleged Feeding Our Future fraud ringleader Aimee Bock testified in her own defense on Thursday. FOX 9' Rob Olson has the full story.

Aimee Bock testified on her own behalf in the Feeding Our Future fraud trial. Bock is accused of leading the $250 million fraud.

The former head of the Twin Cities nonprofit said Wednesday she shut down meal sites she suspected were stealing taxpayer money. She also claimed in federal court the $2,800 payments from vendors were for a policy manual.

The video also showed Bock receiving a plaque of appreciation, which said, “In recognition and appreciation for your outstanding leadership.”

Feeding Our Future’s former executive director Aimee Bock testified that she helped identify and stop fraud. She’s accused of leading a $250 million fraud scheme.

Bock, the former executive director of the nonprofit Feeding Our Future, began her testimony Wednesday by explaining the claims process to the jury.

The accused mastermind behind the sprawling Feeding Our Future fraud scheme took to the witness stand to testify in her own defense on Friday.