Food banks prepare for increased demand following SNAP changes

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Food banks across the Kansas City area are preparing for increased demand in 2026 as SNAP ...
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Second Harvest Food Bank planning for ‘what ifs’ as demand continues to rise in 2026

As families settle into the new year, local food banks say their work continues well beyond the holiday season. At Second ...
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Weld Food Bank’s Bob O’Connor reflects on 27-year career

Once you see people coming in, needing help and see the need, and know that we could make a difference in somebody’s life,” O’Connor said. “Not just the bottom line ...
WOSU Public Media

Central Ohio food pantries work through surge in customers as government shutdown continues

The Mid-Ohio Food Collective in the last week has seen demand at local food pantries surge as SNAP benefits are delayed and only partially funded during the ongoing government shutdown. NNEMAP Food ...
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A "disaster of a different kind" — food banks work to meet rising demand amid SNAP suspension

"It's a disaster of a different kind," Kay Carter, Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina CEO, told reporters Wednesday at a press conference about suspended Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ...
CNN

Food banks face a ‘perfect storm’ of surging demand as shutdown drags on

Demand has doubled at a Washington, DC, food bank over the past few weeks, while another in Texas has been forced to dip into emergency hurricane reserve funds to meet demand. Meanwhile, a Florida ...
NPR

As millions of Americans struggle with SNAP lapses, food banks are swamped with demand

BOSTON — November is peak season for food banks and pantries — in a normal year. But this year, since SNAP food assistance has lapsed for 42 million Americans, the pressure on pantries is next-level. ...
HoopsHype

SW FL food banks raise $1M, feed hundreds of families

Two Southwest Florida hunger-relief organizations recently held major events to address food insecurity. Harry Chapin Food Bank raised $1 million to support its ongoing programs serving five counties.
AZ Central

Food banks look to feed more Arizona children, seniors. Here's how to help

Arizona food banks are experiencing a significant increase in demand due to rising costs and recent pauses in SNAP benefits. St. Mary’s Food Bank set a record for Thanksgiving turkey distribution and ...
MoneyWeek

We visited a food bank providing a lifeline to struggling households – how you can support Trussell this Christmas

MoneyWeek is supporting anti-poverty charity Trussell for our 2025 Christmas charity appeal. We spent the day at a Trussell food bank to see first-hand the important work that they do in providing a ...
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Georgia has several regional food banks. Here’s where they are and the counties they serve.

Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - About 1.4 million Georgians could lose SNAP, also known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, ...
Tri-City Herald

Food banks brace for end of food stamps as shutdown threatens Tri-Cities paychecks

Tri-Cities food banks prepare for surges as SNAP and WIC funding expire Oct. 31. Over 20,000 federal workers and contractors risk income loss, straining aid demand. Food banks urge donations and ...