‘Starving the needy to support the greedy:’ Congressman Al Green calls out federal cuts impacting seniors’ food security

Federal cuts taking food out of local mouths

Efforts by the Trump Administration to eliminate what it sees as government waste will result in struggling children and families not having enough to eat, those who support the working poor said.

FEDERAL FALLOUT | 'Got to feed these people': Pantry leaders say federal cuts will impact services, cause food insecurity

Every fourth Wednesday of the month Interfaith Community Food Pantry President David Rager gathers his volunteers in a circle, and similar to a coach gives them to a pep talk, directions and updates before the group gets to work packing…

Houston Congressman Al Green condemns federal cuts to food programs for seniors

In March, the U.S. Department of Agriculture slashed $1 billion in food assistance programs. That includes about $660 million for school programs and another $420 million that helped food banks and other local community groups.

‘Starving the needy to support the greedy:’ Congressman Al Green calls out federal cuts impacting seniors’ food security

Cuts to the Senior Food Box program in Houston are leaving many without essential nutrition. Leaders push back, calling it "starving the needy to support the greedy."

Cuts to Houston's senior food program spark public outcry

Federal funding cuts threaten Houston Food Bank's Senior Food Box Program; over 11,000 seniors rely on essential monthly groceries at risk.

HOUSTON – The federal government’s decision to cut millions of dollars from the Food Aid Program already shows serious consequences in Houston, especially among older adults. According to the Houston Food Bank, 205 seniors have been eliminated from the program that delivers boxes of non-perishable food, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In the Sunnyside community, where nearly 400 residents depend on this resource, authorities and re…