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1. • • Long lines are back at food banks around the U.S. as working Americans overwhelmed by inflation turn to handouts to help feed their families. With gas prices soaring along with grocery costs, many people are seeking charitable food for the first time, and more are arriving on foot.
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   Why do people turn to charitable food banks in 2022?

   • In 2022, 49 million people turned to the charitable food sector for help with the Feeding America network of food banks distributing more than 5.3 billion meals to neighbors facing hunger. “This marked increase in people experiencing food insecurity comes alongside reports of lower unemployment and an improved economy,” said Babineaux-Fontenot.

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   Why did food banks increase in March?

   • About 65% of the 200 food banks in the Feeding America network reported seeing a greater demand for food assistance in March compared with the previous month, with an average increase of 15% more people. Food banks and pantries around the US are also contending with higher costs and supply chain problems.

   Inflation, higher prices and demand squeeze food banks to ... - CNN

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   Are food banks getting more food assistance in March?

   • The same is true at food banks and pantries around the country. About 65% of the 200 food banks in the Feeding America network reported seeing a greater demand for food assistance in March compared with the previous month, with an average increase of 15% more people, according to the latest data from the nation’s largest hunger relief organization.

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   Do food banks still need food assistance in 2023?

   • Responding food banks reported a continued need with 90% seeing demand for food assistance increase or stay the same in August 2023 compared to July. In 2022, 49 million people turned to the charitable food sector for help with the Feeding America network of food banks distributing more than 5.3 billion meals to neighbors facing hunger.

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   How many food banks does Feeding America have?

   • Feeding America’s network includes 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs.

   More Americans Are Going Hungry, and It Costs More to Feed Them

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   Are food banks buying more food in 2021?

   • Rice rose 8.6% and bread cost 7.1% more. Food banks are buying nearly as much food as they did in 2021 but are paying 40% more for the purchases, according to Feeding America, which has more than 60,000 food pantries, meal programs and partner agencies in its network.

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3. www.feedingamerica.org › about-us › press-roomAddressing 2022 USDA Food Security Report | Feeding America

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   Oct 25, 2023 · USDA data shows food insecurity in the US increased to 44 million people in 2022, the highest rate and number of individuals and children since 2014. Feeding America calls for Congress to pass a strong farm bill to address this urgent crisis.

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   Jun 28, 2023 · Feeding America estimates 49 million people received charitable food assistance in 2022, highlighting the importance of programs and resources to combat food insecurity.

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   May 2, 2023 · In the latest survey, fielded between April 17 and May 1, around 95% of responding food banks reported seeing demand for food assistance increase or stay the same in March compared to February, with around 65% reporting an increase in the number of people seeking charitable food assistance.

7. www.npr.org › 2022/06/02 › 1101473558Food banks struggle with inflation costs as demand spikes - NPR

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   Jun 2, 2022 · High food and gas prices are squeezing working families, sending some to food pantries for the first time. But providers are struggling with high costs, fewer donations and supply chain woes.

8. www.nytimes.com › 2022/08/04 › businessMore Americans Are Going Hungry, and It Costs More to Feed Them

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   Aug 4, 2022 · Feeding America, the largest network of food banks in the country, which helps supply the smaller frontline pantries where customers pick up food, said 65 percent of member organizations...

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   May 4, 2022 · About 65% of the 200 food banks in the Feeding America network reported seeing a greater demand for food assistance in March compared with the previous month, with an average increase of 15%...

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    Jul 15, 2022 · The food banks, which had started to see some relief as people returned to work after pandemic shutdowns, are struggling to meet the latest need even as federal programs provide less food...