Long lines at food banks in Schenectady are not just a sign of demand—they highlight a deeper crisis of food insecurity in a community that has experienced notable economic growth. Despite investments over the past two decades, many residents still struggle to secure basic resources.

Metro Social Services is expanding its pop-up food program to tackle food deserts in North Nashville. By directly delivering groceries to local neighborhoods, officials aim to improve access for those most in need.

Royal Pantry, a nonprofit in Amsterdam, is back in action after a months-long closure. Its weekly food distributions, starting at 3 p.m., aim to support neighbors facing food insecurity.

Schenectady County has selected Schenectady Shares to lead its holiday parade, aiming to highlight the ongoing struggle many families face to put food on the table. As costs rise and support wanes, local officials are turning a cherished annual tradition into a unique platform for raising awareness.

Four years after a tumultuous and deadly U.S. withdrawal ended two decades of war, Afghanistan is once again under Taliban control. Human rights violations and food insecurity dominate daily life, underscoring the profound challenges still facing the Afghan people.

With over 15,000 non-perishable food items collected, the Kiwanis Club of Starkville’s United We Feed initiative has once again provided crucial support to 22 food programs across Starkville and Oktibbeha County. The 2024–2025 effort highlights the community’s ongoing commitment to combating hunger in the region.