In a remarkable show of support, New Salem Lutheran donated 850 pounds of ground beef to the Bemidji Community Food Shelf, bringing generosity to local tables. The church’s youth raised money throughout 2025 to purchase and process two cows, which were then shared with the community.
Millions of Americans face critical challenges as tighter work requirements and reduced budgets for SNAP jeopardize vital food assistance. Experts warn that these measures could push veterans, refugees, and other vulnerable populations closer to food insecurity and poorer health outcomes.
Organizations in Attleboro and Mansfield are preparing for a surge in Thanksgiving meal requests this year. Community groups are working tirelessly to ensure that those in need have access to holiday meals, highlighting the growing demand and the importance of local support.
Amid a government shutdown and delayed federal assistance, SUNY Empire turned to its virtual food pantry, calling it a “critical resource” for students in need. The pantry highlights growing concerns about food insecurity in higher education.
More than 42 million people depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for daily nourishment, underscoring a significant hunger issue across the United States. Formerly known as food stamps, SNAP continues to serve as an essential lifeline for families and individuals facing economic hardship.
Through the Helpful Harvest Grant Round, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties recently provided more than $106,000 to 44 organizations. These funds, supported by the Helpful Harvest Fund, aim to tackle hunger by helping food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters serve local residents.
Families across the Whitehall region are experiencing heightened food insecurity as a federal legal battle unfolds over SNAP benefits. The Whitehall Food Pantry has seen a surge in visitors, illustrating how deeply this uncertainty affects local communities.
Janesville city staff have launched a “Noodles for Neighbors” pasta drive to help residents in need. The initiative highlights the caring spirit of the community, aiming to collect and distribute pasta to local families who can benefit the most.
Every September, National Hunger Action Month does more than urge donations—it encourages understanding. This year, the Houston Food Bank challenged its volunteers and staff to experience the constraints many Americans face daily by trying to live on $6 a day.
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.
