Food pantries see decline in product after federal funding is cut

U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen praises Midwest Food Bank's community support

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Even with the threat of federal funds being frozen, officials at an area food bank said they are able to provide for the community. And that made one federal lawmaker who represents the area feel grateful that such an organization exists. U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, a Rockford Democrat, visited Midwest Food Bank's Peoria warehouse and met with staff there to hear more about how the facility works with schools, food pantries, …

Local food banks impacted by federal funding cuts, pose risks as summer approaches, urging people to contribute

Over $1 billion lost to federal funding cuts is leaving Tennessee food banks in a bind.

UT students raise money for Second Harvest amid federal funding cuts

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Four students at University of Tennessee are raising money for Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. It started off as a project for English Class but it grew into a passion to help others. Luke McCrossin, Maeve Miller, Cecilia Fermann and Jackson Martin hope to raise $1,500 for Second Harvest's Food for Kids program. This money will help provide children with weekend meals. What is AmeriCorps? Federal cuts m…

'We will find a way': Bitterroot food pantries prepare for loss in USDA funding

After the Trump administration slashed $500 million in USDA funding earlier this month, Ravalli County food banks were left guessing at how the loss of funding will impact their operations.

New Haven food pantries partner amid federal funding cuts

Governor Ned Lamont visited the foo distribution site on Wednesday. (Molly Ingram / WSHU)Two nonprofit food pantries in New Haven are partnering to keep serving the community amid federal funding cuts.Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services, known as IRIS, operates a 5,000-square-foot warehouse and food pantry on Hamilton Street. The site feeds more than 650 families.However, earlier this year, the Trump administration cut $4 million, which th…

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 …