Stories Tagged as
Hunger
How one bakery in Gaza is grappling with sparse resources and mounting demand
by
James Graham
Nov 9, 2023
Local reports say Israeli airstrikes have destroyed bakeries across the strip, while many of those that remain are struggling to operate due to lack of fuel and flour.
A year into the Ukraine war, global food insecurity is at a record high
Feb 23, 2023
In many countries, including Egypt, staples like bread have become much more expensive and harder to come by.
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.
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.
44% of Americans fear they won’t be able to afford food, poll finds
May 7, 2020
Food banks are seeing a surge in demand as COVID-19 pandemic pushes many newly-unemployed toward food insecurity.
How food banks are reaching high-risk seniors
Oct 11, 2018
The AARP estimates more than 10 million people 50 and older are at risk of going hungry every day in the United States. In Florida, where many baby boomers retire, this food insecurity is compounded by a lack of public transportation. Some food banks are holding food drops to bring food and other health-related events […]
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What if the social safety net isn't safe anymore?
Jun 2, 2017
Food banks and other organizations are coming up with contingency plans in case funding is cut from the federal budget.
What you need to know about Venezuela’s 'hunger bonds'
May 31, 2017
Goldman Sachs faces criticism for buying $2.8 billion worth of bonds from the country that's facing critical food shortages.
Milwaukee restaurants hope to feed low-income people with 'pay what you can' model
Feb 15, 2017
Customers can eat for free if they can't afford to pay, or pay a little extra to help others.