diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/build-deploy.yml b/.gitea/workflows/build-deploy.yml
index 66d6cae..c0b7cfe 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/build-deploy.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/build-deploy.yml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ jobs:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     env:
       VROBBLER_DATABASE_URL: sqlite:///test.db
+      VROBBLER_USDA_API_KEY: ${{ vars.VROBBLER_USDA_API_KEY }}
 
     steps:
       - name: Checkout