Second Harvest urges action as federal food support shifts

Food banks seeking more state money to make up for fed budget cuts

Massachusetts food banks are calling on state government to increase its funding to fight food insecurity in the wake of cuts to federal programs

Federal changes affecting Second Harvest Food Bank

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Federal cost-cutting measures are now impacting local food banks, with significant changes affecting Second Harvest Food Bank. The food bank reported that modifications to federal food programs might delay or cancel expected deliveries. "The TEFAP…

USDA cuts harm Inland Empire food banks, residents, Rep. Pete Aguilar says

More Inland Empire residents will go hungry because of cuts to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-San Bernardino. “In the Inland Empire, too many of our neighbors — nearly one in four — goes hungry or struggle to afford food regularly,” Aguilar said Friday, April 11, at a news conference held at Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County’s food bank in San Bernardino. “That’s why I’m deeply concerned…

Local West Virginia food banks impacted by federal funding cuts

HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) - Concerns are growing among the leaders at local food pantries as federal funding cuts are threatening food assistance programs. One of those programs is Facing Hunger Food Bank, which provides thousands of meals to those in need. “I would like people to be able to look forward to the future rather than focus on their stomachs, and there will be people I will not be able to serve. And that's unacceptable to me," says Cyndi…

Second Harvest Food Bank needs support amid federal funding cuts

ELMWOOD, La. (WGNO) — Federal funding cuts are now impacting charities, like Second Harvest Food Bank. Leaders of the nonprofit say they're going to need help from the public, so families don't go hungry. 37 loads of food expected to arrive at the food bank will not be coming because of cuts made to federal food programs.“That's over 600,000 pounds of food, which has a value to us of $1.1 million,” explained John Sillars, the chief strategy offi…

Houston Food Bank facing money troubles amid loss of millions of federal dollars

Houston Food Bank is facing money troubles amid loss of millions of federal dollars.