In Texas, where food insecurity is on the rise, advocates are urging state officials to restore a summer food assistance program that was recently cut from the state budget. This program, they argue, could benefit millions of children during the months when school-based meals are less accessible.

Thousands of volunteers have gathered in Placer County this week to pack 400,000 meals for malnourished children around the world. This annual event, known as the Placer Feed My Starving Children MobilePack, reflects a growing local dedication to tackling global hunger.