Tag #Food Banks

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Federal Funding Cuts Exacerbate US Hunger Crisis

The Campaign Against Hunger in NYC faces a severe food crisis due to a $1.3 million funding cut and increased demand, forcing it to reduce distributions and impacting thousands of families, including working individuals; this reflects a nationwide hunger crisis caused by funding cuts and rising livi...

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USDA Funding Halt Cripples Food Banks Nationwide

The USDA's abrupt halt of \$500 million in funding for food banks nationwide is causing significant disruptions, impacting approximately 60,000 meal programs, forcing food banks to reduce the amount and variety of food provided to those in need.

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£15m Fund to Redistribute Surplus Farm Food in England

The UK government launched a £15 million fund to redistribute surplus food from farms to charities in England, addressing food waste and providing support for those in need, following years of campaigning by charities.

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Food Banks in Germany Face Crisis Amidst Rising Food Insecurity

Due to increased food and rent prices and high inflation, 40 percent of German food banks have temporarily stopped accepting new clients or introduced waiting lists, impacting 1.6 million people who rely on food donations; the German government is urged to address systemic poverty.

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Christmas Fears Rise Amidst Food Bank Crisis in Wales

A food bank user in Wales shares her anxieties about Christmas due to financial difficulties, while a food bank charity reports a rise in emergency food parcels distributed across the country.

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Inflation Drives Surge in Food Bank Demand, Affecting Even High-Income Households

Inflation and economic uncertainty are forcing more people to seek help from food banks, including those with six-figure incomes; Connecticut Foodshare saw a 23% increase in demand last year and expects another double-digit increase this year, while facing a recent \$2 million budget cut.

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Barber's Covid Food Bank Continues to Feed 1,500 Weekly

During the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown, barber Ziggy Myers established a community food bank, initially funded by himself, expanding to feed 3,000 weekly; five years later, he and his friend Wayne continue providing food to 1,500 people weekly due to increased living costs, collaborating with FareShare.

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Food Bank Donations Plummet in Saxony Amidst Rising Demand

Food banks in Saxony, Germany are experiencing a decrease in donations as retail costs rise, while demand surges due to inflation; this has led to waiting lists for new clients in some areas, primarily impacting rural communities.

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Hamburg Tafel Faces Critical Food Shortage Amid Rising Demand

The Hamburg Tafel, facing a 33% rise in food prices since 2021 and reduced donations from retailers, struggles to meet soaring demand, with 80% of its distribution points unable to accept new clients, while maintaining current support levels for registered clients.

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