Food bank: Recovery from shutdown strain will take months

Feeding the Valley Food Bank isn’t out of the woods, even as SNAP benefits begin to be restored. Though the return of SNAP ...

PeoplesBank gives $100K to food banks, pantries, survival centers in Mass., Conn.

In Western Massachusetts alone, more than 191,000 people depend on SNAP to put food on the table. SNAP brings $35 million ...

Food bank in Torrington reopens at new location as need for food assistance continues to grow

The country is waiting for answers from the U.S. government as the U.S. Senate has reached a tentative deal to reopen the ...
Lawrence Journal-World

Worry was everywhere at local food banks last week, but so too was some ‘beautiful’ community support

For individuals and families relying on the safety net of federal and local food programs, the last week to 10 days have been dizzying and stressful. Thankfully, there have been a few other emotions ...

SNAP benefits end, and needy residents overwhelm Central Florida food banks

There’s just no way that any food pantry is going to be able to accommodate this,” one Orange County food bank operator said ...

‘Stepping up in a big way’ Hanford contractors give $25K to Tri-Cities Food Bank

We recognize the great need in our community right now and, as part of that community, we want to be sure our neighbors and ...

SNAP pause has Warminster Food Bank in Bucks County racing to fill need

Warminster Food Bank is one of many food banks in Bucks County, Pennsylvania racing to help families during the pause in SNAP ...
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Dad Who Lost His Job Picks Up Dinner For His Family From A Food Bank But Adds A Small Detail So His Kids Won't Know

One woman revealed the moment she realized the lengths parents truly go to while working at a soup kitchen during the ...