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Irene volunteering at a food bank in San Antonio.

I've seen how food banks are making sure students are fed

During Hispanic Heritage Month, Feeding America is sharing the stories of Latino leaders from food banks and their partners across the country.My name is Irene. I’ve been working at Sul...
By Irene Alvarez on
September 17, 2021
Coronavirus

4 ways food banks are feeding kids right now

By Feeding America Staff on
August 18, 2021
As the COVID-19 delta variant surges, schools and families are continuing to face difficult decisions about how best to keep kids safe in the upcoming school year. School districts are...
Coronavirus
Nick of Food Lifeline

Three stories of rescued food during the pandemic

By Ash Slupski on
May 11, 2021
Closed restaurants, canceled events, and more meals at home mean more perfectly good food going to waste. You may have seen the photos or read stories of crops being destroyed...
Food Waste Coronavirus

Meal kits help provide healthy food during pandemic

By Paul Morello on
April 27, 2021
Meal kits have become increasingly common during the COVID pandemic. Delivered right to your door, they usually include all the ingredients and recipes – down to the seasonings and garnishes...
Coronavirus
A smiling young man standing in front of many food boxes.

Why more people are getting help from food banks during the pandemic

By Ash Slupski on
March 18, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic changed so much in our lives, from where we work to how we buy our groceries. For hardworking families across America, the economic impact of the pandemic...
Coronavirus
A woman standing in front of a food truck.

The food bank response to COVID, by the numbers

By Paul Morello on
March 12, 2021
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of our neighbors are facing hunger - many for the first time. And yet, it is so important to remember that there is also...
Coronavirus
A man carrying a box while smiling.

Meet your neighbors who are now facing hunger during the pandemic

By Paul Morello on
March 11, 2021
From California to New York, Minneapolis to Miami. Young or old. Working or unemployed. Healthy or sick. More than [custom:reus_number_people_food_insecure] people face hunger. And over the past year, COVID-19 has...
Coronavirus
Miss Lola wearing a mask outside of a food pantry

Meet some of the heroes serving our neighbors throughout the pandemic

By Paul Morello on
March 9, 2021
Nearly one year ago, the extent of the COVID-19 pandemic was becoming clear. States shut down. Businesses closed. We worried about the safety of our friends, family, and loved ones.Since...
Coronavirus

As COVID cases surge during the holidays, food banks respond to tremendous need

By Paul Morello on
November 23, 2020
As coronavirus cases rise across the country, more of our neighbors will be turning to food banks during the holidays – many of them for the first time. During a...
Coronavirus
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How do drive-thru food pantries work?

By Paul Morello on
September 10, 2020
Over the past year, you’ve probably heard and seen a lot about drive-thru food pantries. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, drive-thru food pantries have become the safest, most...
Disaster Response Coronavirus

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