Nation Nov 11 In show of community power, volunteers provide stopgap services during shutdown By James Pollard, Associated Press
Politics Nov 02 Watch 8:10 Federal workers struggle without pay as long shutdown begins to affect more Americans Sunday marks day 33 of the government shutdown with no end in sight. Approximately 650,000 furloughed federal workers received fresh notices telling them to stay home without working and without pay, and many are beginning to feel the pinch. John… By John Yang, Veronica Vela, Claire Mufson, Laine Immell
Nation Oct 28 Food banks are preparing for a surge as SNAP aid may be paused in the government shutdown Some states are trying to fill the gap in food services, but others lack resources to help. By Margery A. Beck, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press
Politics Oct 24 Watch 7:25 As federal workers miss paychecks during shutdown, many turn to food banks for relief The government shutdown reached day 24 on Friday, marking another milestone for federal workers as they missed a paycheck. That is putting the squeeze on family finances, and many federal workers are now turning to local food banks to help… By Lisa Desjardins, Jonah Anderson, Doug Adams
Nation Apr 10 Watch 6:22 Food banks feel the pain from higher prices and cuts to government programs President Trump's tariffs mean Americans can expect to see even higher prices on items ranging from coffee to fruits and cheese. It comes at a time when food banks nationwide are reporting record levels of need and after the USDA… By Deema Zein, Layla Quran
Nov 21 3 things food banks really want By Laura Santhanam Even as inflation has eased and unemployment remains at historic lows, experts say many households are still struggling to afford food. Here's how to help food banks keep more families afloat. Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch 7:49 Increasing number of people in United Kingdom go hungry because of price spikes By Malcolm Brabant A winter of discontent is coming for the United Kingdom. Monday, the first in what will be weeks of nationwide strikes across professions began in protest of the skyrocketing living costs. Now, a bleak winter forces many to decide whether… Continue watching
Aug 25 This New Orleans food bank opened to serve more people. Inflation is forcing organizers to turn dozens away By Roby Chavez 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. Continue reading
Jul 14 Long lines return to U.S. food banks as inflation hits high By Anita Snow, Eugene Garcia, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Nov 10 As prices surge across the U.S., food banks struggle to feed the hungry By Janie Har, Associated Press 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. Continue reading