Food Bank Demand Surges After Americans Hit with Inflation
The demand for local food banks is on the rise as soaring prices impact average Americans under President Joe Biden.
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Canadian Food Bank Complains of Lack of ‘Culturally Appropriate’ Donations
A food bank has complained at a lack of “culturally appropriate” food, noting around 80 per cent of those who use the food bank are Muslim.
Report: Inflation Causes Increased Demand at Nearly Half of U.S. Food Banks
Nearly half of the food banks in the United States are experiencing increased demand as Americans struggle under the crushing weight of inflation.
Catalytic Converters Stolen from West Texas Food Bank’s Delivery Trucks
Catalytic converter thieves hit a West Texas food bank, temporarily disabling four delivery vehicles. The thieves cost the food bank thousands of dollars in replacement expenses.
Bidenflation Strains Food Banks as Food Insecurity Rises
Food banks are feeling strains from inflated prices and increased demand, while President Biden says a food shortage looms, per a report.
Biden’s Soaring Food Costs Strike the Hungry at Local Food Banks
President Joe Biden’s soaring food costs are impacting the hungry at local food banks across the nation.
Memorial Day: American Legion Shares How Veterans Brightened Lives in the Coronavirus Era
While much of the media focus on Memorial Day has been on how Americans will celebrate in the coronavirus era, men and women who served in the U.S. military have been busy brightening the lives of people across the country and reporting on their efforts ahead of the holiday on the American Legion website.
Cuban State TV: Forced Labor, Hunger Rampant in United States
Cuba’s National Television News (NTV), a Communist Party-controlled broadcast, claimed in a report that “neo-liberal” countries such as the United States and Spain are suffering severe food shortages and engaging in forced labor at meat processing facilities, prompting outrage and a social media challenge from those abroad.
USDA to Purchase $470 Million in Excess Food from Farmers, Deliver to Needy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that it would be purchasing $470 million in excess food from farmers to deliver to those in need.
Publix Donates 1 Million Pounds of Produce, 100K Gallons of Milk to Struggling Farmers, Families
Supermarket chain Publix has reached a milestone in its effort to reach those in need, donating one million pounds of produce and 100,000 gallons of milk to struggling farmers and families affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Food Distribution Site at Ohio’s Wright State University Serves 1,400 Families During Pandemic
A food distribution site at Wright State University’s Nutter Center served 1,400 families on Tuesday as millions of Americans struggle to make ends meet as result of the economic shutdowns across the country.
Drive-Through Food Bank in Hartford Draws Massive Lines During Coronavirus Pandemic
A Foodshare drive-through food bank in Hartford, Connecticut, has drawn massive lines as the economic shutdowns spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continue to ravage the American economy, leaving millions of Americans without work and, in some cases, unable to feed their families.
Wisconsin Dairy Co-Op to Donate 45,000 Pounds of Cheese to Food Banks
A Wisconsin-based dairy cooperative is churning out and donating 45,000 pounds of cheese to local food banks in the Midwest.
Pop-Up Food Pantry in California Draws Mile-Long Line of Cars During Coronavirus Pandemic
A pop-up food pantry in Southern California drew so many people on Thursday that the line of cars of people clamoring for groceries spanned a mile, as organizers, who were equipped to provide food to 2,500 families, distributed the goods.
Knights of Columbus Launch Multi-Million-Dollar Food Bank Delivery Operation During Pandemic
The Knights of Columbus, the world’s largest Catholic fraternal group, launched a multi-million-dollar food drive and delivery operation Tuesday, mobilizing its 1.25 million members in the United States to aid food banks in over 20 cities during the coronavirus crisis.
Jeff Bezos Donates $100 Million to Food Banks
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has reportedly donated $100 million to a non-profit group that works to replenish the stores of food banks across America.
Survey Claim: ‘Hungry’ College Students Use Food Banks, ‘Poverty Naps’ to Survive
The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice surveyed college students to determine how many of them face hunger and “food insecurity.”
