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Food banks across the country are straining to meet rising demand during the pandemic, even in some of the country's wealthier regions.
Mar 31, 2021 · Food bank officials say SNAP’s reliance on the existing grocery system makes it more efficient than charitable food, and simpler for recipients.
Jun 15, 2022 · The report finds that more than 53 million people turned to food banks, food pantries and meal programs for help in 2021, one-third more than prior to the pandemic.
Feb 28, 2023 · As of last October, 42.3 million Americans participated in Snap. Now, their payments could be cut by $95 (£78) per month per household. Bigger families could see an even greater reduction to ...
Oct 27, 2022 · A record number of people used food banks in Canada this year, with high inflation and low social assistance rates cited as key factors in the rise, according to a new report.
Nov 24, 2021 · CNN — For nearly two years, economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic put increased demand on food banks across the US. As the need declines, they face new problems.
Oct 19, 2022 · Between 2013 and 2020, 93 per cent to 95 per cent of food-bank users were below the deep-poverty line. That number dropped to 81 per cent in 2021 as the result of a variety of factors, including a shifting (and growing) pool of food-bank users.
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