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World Dec 12

Increasing number of people in United Kingdom go hungry because of price spikes

By Malcolm Brabant

Economy Aug 25

Volunteers place groceries in cars at food bank.
This New Orleans food bank opened to serve more people. Inflation is forcing organizers to turn dozens away

Inflation, supply chain issues, and rising gas prices impact food pantries across Louisiana. Some are now faced with imposing limits on grocery giveaways, turning people away, and even canceling food distribution.

By Roby Chavez

Nation Jul 14

People receive donations at a food bank in Ohio
Long lines return to U.S. food banks as inflation hits high

Long lines are back at outside food banks around the U.S. as working Americans overwhelmed by inflation increasingly seek handouts to feed their families.

By Anita Snow, Eugene Garcia, Associated Press

Nation Nov 10

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank distributes food to families in Los Angeles
As prices surge across the U.S., food banks struggle to feed the hungry

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.

By Janie Har, Associated Press

Economy Oct 12

Food bank use down, but need still far above pre-pandemic levels

An Associated Press review of bulk distribution numbers from hundreds of food banks across the country revealed a clear downward trend in the amount of food handed out across the country, starting in the spring as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout…

By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press

Dec 24

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Serving those in need and trying to survive during the pandemic

The economic impact of the coronavirus has been felt far and wide across the country. But how has the pandemic impacted charitable giving and philanthropic donations throughout this year? And what are the challenges ahead for not-for-profits? Stacy Palmer, editor…

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Dec 07

Millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks for first time

By Sharon Cohen, Associated Press

Feeding America, the nation's largest anti-hunger organization, has distributed 4.2 billion meals in an 8-month period. That's an unprecedented pace in the group's history.

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May 10

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Little libraries become food pantries during COVID-19

By Hari Sreenivasan, Sally Garner, Connie Kargbo

When the coronavirus emerged in the U.S., people who share books on a small-scale, the stewards of little free libraries, saw a new need. Adding food and other supplies suddenly transformed many of their tiny library boxes into pantries. Now…

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Apr 09

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Celebrity chef Jose Andres on why food is a national security issue

By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport

Restaurateur and chef Jose Andres is well known for his efforts to feed people in disaster areas across the globe. Now, his World Central Kitchen has a new challenge: supporting Americans suffering hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. It has…

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Mar 31

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Amid economic crisis, food banks are struggling to keep all the newly hungry fed

By Stephanie Sy, Casey Kuhn, Lena I. Jackson

With unemployment soaring, the COVID-19 outbreak is taking a staggering toll on workers. Food banks are ramping up their services to meet the rising demand, even as donations, volunteers and supplies are limited. Meanwhile, organizations worry about keeping their own…

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