Food banks are experiencing increased demand due to recent federal changes. The changes have led to a surge in people seeking assistance from food banks. Food banks are making adjustments to meet the growing need.
What we know
- Food bank officials are concerned that the increased demand may force people to choose between essential necessities.
- Freestore Foodbank is taking steps to adapt to the growing demand by finding more food and working with donors.
- A fundraising event called Double Your Dollars Day is scheduled to take place on Thursday, where donations will be matched up to $200,000.
- The federal changes to SNAP benefits were made through legislation including HR1 and the Big Beautiful Bill.
- Freestore Foodbank's president and CEO, Kreg Keesee, is overseeing the organization's efforts to meet the increased demand.
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