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At food banks, need is up, donations are down
Jan 2, 2023
Donations of both money and food are down. That's straining food banks at a time when more people are relying on them again.
Ending hunger a battle on many fronts, over many months, says CEO of Feeding America
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Dec 5, 2022
Inflation, supply chain problems and wealth disparities remain barriers to solving hunger, says Claire Babineaux-Fontenot of Feeding America.
Food banks see a surge in demand as food inflation hits low-income families
Sep 12, 2022
In July, the cost of food at grocery stores was up 13% annually. An Oregon nonprofit is serving nearly twice as many clients as before the pandemic.
Food banks feel pinch of inflation
Nov 30, 2021
The nonprofits faced higher demand through the pandemic. Now, with food costs rising, their resources are stretched even further.
Rural food banks find ways to deliver during pandemic
Jan 22, 2021
For many low-income people in rural areas, simply getting to a grocery store or food bank can be a barrier to getting enough to eat.
Charitable giving is way up this year — the same will likely be true of Giving Tuesday
by
David Brancaccio
and Marielle Segarra
Dec 1, 2020
Early numbers show that people are giving more than in previous years to places like food banks, housing groups and mutual aid networks.
Food pantries offer food and community safely this Thanksgiving
Nov 26, 2020
Although most soup kitchens are serving to-go meals, they're hoping to provide safe gathering spaces, too.
For public good, not for profit.
The most effective way to give this holiday season
Nov 25, 2020
As we head into a holiday season like no other, what is the best way to help those in need?
Food programs see a huge increase in need during the pandemic
Nov 25, 2020
Feeding America says food banks nationwide have seen about 60% more people showing up at food distribution centers.
Local food banks see increased need with federal assistance program set to end
Oct 23, 2020
More than 22 million people in the U.S. say they sometimes or often don't have enough to eat, according to the latest census data.