Military families increasingly relying on food banks
A food pantry near Fort Hood is seeing triple the number of military families come through its doors compared to five years ago.
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Inflation has more Americans in line at food banks
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Nonprofit connects farms with food banks in need
A nonprofit is tackling food waste and climate change by connecting farms that have a surplus in food with food banks in need. Catherine Herridge takes a look.
The military vowed to fight food insecurity but many are still struggling
An estimated 160,000 military families experienced difficulty putting food on the table in 2020, according to Feeding America.
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Farmers donate surplus milk to food banks
When coronavirus lockdown measures were first implemented, dairy farmers dumped tens of thousands of gallons of surplus milk that was no longer needed for schools and restaurants. Now, that excess milk is being donated to food banks. Carter Evans reports.
How food banks are rising to meet an increasing need
Charities are struggling to find new ways to help record numbers of Americans who are out of work during the pandemic, adding to the millions who already experience food insecurity. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks with food pantries in New York, Maine and California, whose work in their communities is being strained — by increased demand, costlier supplies, and a reduced workforce — and yet has never been more valuable.
Pandemic puts strain on food banks
Feeding America, the nation's largest network of food banks, reported a 98% increase in demand during the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands have been forced to wait for hours in long lines at food banks across the country and some have gone hungry. Janet Shamlian reports on how some food pantries in rural America have had to close.
Food banks struggle to keep up with demand
As nearly 17 million Americans filed for unemployment in the past few weeks, it is no surprise many are seeking aid at food banks. The escalating demand, however, is barely being met with many fearing a shortage soon. Danya Bacchus reports.
Demand surges at food banks amid virus crisis
Desperation is growing by the day for Americans who lost their jobs over the coronavirus pandemic, and an estimated 17 million people could now be facing hunger, in addition to those who already battle it every day. Feeding America, the national organization linking U.S. food banks, estimates it will need an additional $1.4 billion to meet increased needs over the next six months. Mireya Villarreal speaks to a newly unemployed couple in New Orleans who have turned to a food pantry as the virus crisis keeps the city under lockdown.
Climbing Mount Everest… at home
Edmund Hillary made history in 1953 when he climbed the summit of Mt. Everest. John Griffin, a man living in England under lockdown with his family, decided to take the feat on himself within the confines of his own home. Jeff Glor reports on the 53-year-old’s more than week-long effort, during which he scaled his home stairs to raise money for U.K. food banks.
Farmers and food banks face hunger crisis
The pandemic has exposed cracks in America's food system and greatly increased food insecurity nationwide. Growers were “punched in the gut” by COVID-19, and in order to help communities meet an expanding hunger crisis, the U.S. will need to bolster a more “resilient food system.” Food Bank of the Rockies’ Erin Pulling and AppHarvest's Jonathan Webb spoke with the CBS Evening News about what needs to change moving forward to meet the need.
Military families receive outpouring of support
Mark Strassmann follows up with military spouses who have relied on food banks during the pandemic. "CBS Evening News" viewers had a strong reaction to the story, donating $600,000 to help feed military families in need.
9-year-old student tells virtual class she is starving
A third grade New Jersey girl burst into tears during her virtual class confessing to teachers and students that she was starving. She is one of about 18 million children nationwide facing food insecurity. Michael George reports.
More military families facing hunger amid pandemic
Since the pandemic hit, one study found that nearly 40% of active-duty service members are facing food insecurity, forcing them to rely on food banks to feed their families. Mark Strassmann has more on their struggles.
Bipartisan senators work on COVID-19 relief
A bipartisan group of senators is working on a new COVID-19 relief package, as key assistance programs are set to expire at the end of the month. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with the latest.
Millions of children expected to face food insecurity
With millions of Americans are out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic, many are seeking help from food banks and Feeding America is projecting that millions of kids are expected to go hungry this year. Mireya Villarreal reports.
Demand surges at food banks as millions face hunger
About 40% of those who've sought food donations during the pandemic had never done so before, according to analysis from Feeding America. Mireya Villarreal reports on the growing struggle in America to feed families.
Pandemic appears to worsen food insecurity
Food insecurity appears to be on the rise across the country, worsened by the pandemic. Researchers from Northwestern University estimate food insecurity in America doubled in the first few months after the coronavirus arrived, and a recent CBS News poll shows more than one third of Americans are at least somewhat concerned they won't have enough money for groceries in the next year. Errol Barnett reports on the growing need before the holidays.
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