Food banks struggle as demand explodes thanks to coronavirus layoffs
4 years, 9 months ago

Food banks struggle as demand explodes thanks to coronavirus layoffs

CNN  

CNN — More people in need. Dave Krepcho/Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Feeding America depends on getting 1.4 billion meals a year in donations from retailers, such as Walmart and supermarkets. It’s kind of really changed things pretty significantly.” Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida distributed 700 boxes of food Saturday but had to turn away more than 100 cars. Dave Krepcho/Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Some food pantries are even having to close their doors because they don’t have enough volunteers or they can’t get enough cleaning supplies to keep everyone safe amid the pandemic. About 55 of the 550 feeding programs that Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida serves have temporarily shut down in part because of a shortage of volunteers, said Dave Krepcho, the food bank’s CEO.

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Food bank founder taking shopping trolley on 32km walk to raise cash for service
1 year, 7 months ago

Food bank founder taking shopping trolley on 32km walk to raise cash for service

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A food bank founder will be embarking on a 32km …

Food bank demand surges 46% ahead of ‘worst winter yet as tsunami of need’ outstrips donations
2 years, 2 months ago

Food bank demand surges 46% ahead of ‘worst winter yet as tsunami of need’ outstrips donations

The Independent  

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Food banks lower threshold for receiving food packages due to inflation
2 years, 3 months ago

Food banks lower threshold for receiving food packages due to inflation

NL Times  

Food banks are lowering the threshold for receiving a food package, said Vice-President Tom Hillemans of the umbrella organization Food Banks Netherlands on Saturday. The food banks will look at the number of family members and the income versus the fixed costs of a household. According to Hillemans, lowering the threshold will probably result in more people making use of …

LOCALIZE IT: Ideas for local coverage of food banks
2 years, 5 months ago

LOCALIZE IT: Ideas for local coverage of food banks

The Independent  

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More turn to food banks in United Kingdom as food and fuel bills soar
2 years, 7 months ago

More turn to food banks in United Kingdom as food and fuel bills soar

LA Times  

A local resident sits at the Community Food Hub in London on May 4. Skyrocketing energy and food bills are pushing millions deeper into financial hardship, and food banks and community groups like Dornelly’s across the United Kingdom say they don’t have enough to feed the growing numbers of desperate people knocking at their doors. “We used to be able …

Food banks report drop in donations despite fearing busiest Christmas yet
3 years ago

Food banks report drop in donations despite fearing busiest Christmas yet

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Looking ahead, we are encouraging food banks in our network to hold additional stock …

Food banks see more volunteers, but uncertainty looms
3 years ago

Food banks see more volunteers, but uncertainty looms

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It just feels good to be able to help.” …

US food banks struggle to feed hungry amid surging prices
3 years, 1 month ago

US food banks struggle to feed hungry amid surging prices

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — U.S. food banks already dealing with increased demand from families sidelined by the pandemic now face a new challenge — surging food prices and supply chain issues walloping the nation. Food banks that expanded to meet unprecedented demand brought on by the pandemic won’t be able to absorb forever food costs that are two to three times …

Fewer in US turn to food banks, but millions still in need
3 years, 2 months ago

Fewer in US turn to food banks, but millions still in need

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Hunger and food insecurity across the United States have dropped measurably over the past six months, but the need remains far above pre-pandemic levels. “There are people going back to work, but it’s slow going and God forbid you should need a car repair or something,” said Carmen Cumberland, president of Community Harvest Food Bank in Fort Wayne, …

Fewer in U.S. turn to food banks, but millions are still in need
3 years, 2 months ago

Fewer in U.S. turn to food banks, but millions are still in need

LA Times  

Volunteer Markel Lucas, center, takes a box of food to a patron of the food bank’s car at the Town Hall Education Arts & Recreation Campus on Wednesday in Washington. “There are people going back to work, but it’s slow going and God forbid you should need a car repair or something,” said Carmen Cumberland, president of Community Harvest Food …

Sharp increase in people using food bank last year
3 years, 9 months ago

Sharp increase in people using food bank last year

NL Times  

In 2020, the number of people who turned to the food bank because they couldn't afford food rose sharply. Where in 2019, 151 thousand people made use of the food bank, last year that number rose to 160,500 people, the Dutch food bank reports. The food bank reports that the need for assistance to supply daily meals has been on …

Millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks for 1st time
4 years, 1 month ago

Millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks for 1st time

Associated Press  

The deadly pandemic that tore through the nation’s heartland struck just as Aaron Crawford was in a moment of crisis. The Messicks and their 9-year-old son, Jayden, tried to survive on $50 to $75 a week because, she says, “that’s all we could squeeze.” They turned to a food bank for only the second time — they’d sought help after …

Lines grow at food banks across the US ahead of Thanksgiving
4 years, 1 month ago

Lines grow at food banks across the US ahead of Thanksgiving

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Along with empty streets, shuttered …

Food charities need volunteers for Christmas push, amid warnings of holiday hunger
4 years, 1 month ago

Food charities need volunteers for Christmas push, amid warnings of holiday hunger

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Charities providing vital food packages are appealing for extra volunteers …

Coronavirus and food banks: The stories behind the statistics
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus and food banks: The stories behind the statistics

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. New figures on Wednesday show that last month demand was greater than ever – …

Experts warn lines at food banks and unemployment offices put people at risk for coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Experts warn lines at food banks and unemployment offices put people at risk for coronavirus

Daily Mail  

Long lines are continuing to form outside food banks and unemployment offices across the United States as the coronavirus pandemic takes a heavy toll on families, leaving many unsure of when their next paycheck will come. Pictured: People line up outside an unemployment office in Hialeah, Florida Long lines continued to form outside food banks and unemployment offices in dozens …

THOUSANDS of hungry LA airport workers line up for food amid outbreak
4 years, 8 months ago

THOUSANDS of hungry LA airport workers line up for food amid outbreak

Daily Mail  

Thousands of workers left struggling by the collapse of air travel lined up in cars for a food bank in the latest sign of the brutal impact of the coronavirus shutdown. Food banks across the United States have seen an increase in demand from America's facing financial hardships amid the COVID-19 outbreak Pictured: Workers with the LA Food Bank gave …

Food Shortages? Nope, Too Much Food In The Wrong Places
4 years, 9 months ago

Food Shortages? Nope, Too Much Food In The Wrong Places

NPR  

Nope, Too Much Food In The Wrong Places Enlarge this image toggle caption Nati Harnik/AP Nati Harnik/AP Updated at 8:30 a.m. The Food and Drug Administration's deputy commissioner for food, Frank Yiannas told reporters during a teleconference that "there are no widespread or nationwide shortages of food, despite local reports of outages." Kim Jamerson thinks "it's just a shame" to …

Coronavirus: Food banks strained as volunteers isolate and demand surges during pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Food banks strained as volunteers isolate and demand surges during pandemic

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Also, Trussell Trust food banks work on a referral basis, so we’ve also got …

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