Food Bank News - Advancing Best Practices in Hunger Relief
WEBFind out how food banks across the country are advancing best practices in hunger relief, from food drives to food justice. Read about their innovations, challenges, and successes in this news site.
US food banks struggle to feed hungry amid surging prices
WEBNov 10, 2021 · U.S. food banks dealing with increased demand from families sidelined by the pandemic now face a new challenge – surging food prices and supply chain issues. As holidays approach, some food banks worry they won’t have enough turkeys, stuffing and cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Food banks struggle with inflation costs as demand spikes - NPR
WEBJun 2, 2022 · High food and gas prices are squeezing working families, sending some to food pantries for the first time. But providers are struggling with high costs, fewer donations and supply chain woes.
More Americans Are Going Hungry, and It Costs More to Feed Them
WEBAug 4, 2022 · The director of the nation’s largest network of food banks is seeing support dwindle as need rises: “You’re in the middle of a battle, and people are leaving the field.”
US food banks, pantries struggle with donations, food prices in …
WEBNov 23, 2022 · Feeding America network food banks purchased 18% more pounds of food from July to September 2022 compared with the same time in 2021, according to Fitzgerald. Food banks and pantries across...
Serving up kindness: How to help food banks, food rescues ... - ABC News
WEBDec 20, 2023 · Across the country, millions of Americans are in need of food assistance. Here's a look at how food banks and volunteers can make a difference.
Food banks need your help. Tips to help lower a worsening …
WEBNov 17, 2023 · Food bank budgets have been buckling under inflation in 2023, causing some nonprofits to buy less food and cut back on services. Data released this fall from the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
More hungry Americans are using food banks for the first time
WEBAug 29, 2022 · More Americans are turning to food banks for the first time as grocery prices soar, according to a survey from Feeding America. The report also reveals the challenges food pantries face in...
Food banks nationwide face staffing, supply shortages - ABC News
WEBJan 22, 2022 · Local food banks nationwide are struggling to keep up with demand, due to staffing and food shortages as the omicron COVID-19 surge continues to ravage the country.
Donations to food banks can't keep up with rising costs - NPR
WEBDec 22, 2022 · Food banks and nonprofits say inflation has hurt fundraising and made it hard to handle a surge in demand. One CEO says the need is close to the height of the pandemic.
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