Food pantries see decline in product after federal funding is cut

Opinon: Federal policies are hurting NC farmers. So state leaders must have their backs.

The Trump administration’s spending cuts are making it tougher for small farmers to get by, NC Rep. Ray Jeffers writes. But a bill he introduced would “uplift our farmers regardless of what comes down from Washington.” Agriculture is North Carolina’s number one business. According to the NC Commissioner of Agriculture, it contributes more than $111 billion to our state economy. For as long as any of us can remember, agriculture has been a vital …

'Healthy food should not be a luxury' | Food banks facing challenges with federal cuts

Charlotte-based Nourish Up is just one of many pantries struggling to meet rising demand with diminishing resources as federal funding continues to disappear.

Uncertainly lingers for food banks, farmers following federal funding cuts

An ongoing effort to reduce government spending continued by the Trump administration as nearly $1 billion in federal funding has been cut. The funding for that program would allow food banks to buy produce from local farms. Greg Hall, CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania, said one of those programs is LFPA, or the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program. "We were notified that that program was going to end June 30, and it wa…

Knox Pride seeks community support after federal funding cuts hit nonprofits including Second Harvest

Knox Pride said on social media that it has not received a shipment of food in around 2 weeks, and its food pantry is almost out.

Hudson Valley food bank says USDA cuts will result in 2 million fewer meals

The Regional Food Bank of the Hudson Valley and U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan spoke about the harmful effects of the federal funding cuts to emergency food programs.

Communities in Maine struggle with food access as transportation barriers rise

Rural Maine families struggle with food access as transportation barriers persist. Food banks like Harrison's serve over 60 towns, yet many can't make the drive.