Pandemic causing food crisis in the U.S.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to get worse, many in the U.S. are being forced to rely on food banks. In multiple cities, long lines of cars wait for much-needed groceries. Tom Hanson reports.

• Nov 21, 2020

Concerns over food insecurity during pandemic

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the U.S., a growing number of people are dealing with food insecurity. Research from the nonprofit Feeding America shows that 54 million people could experience hunger in 2020. Patch editor Kenan Draughorne joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.

• Oct 10, 2020

Dairy producers donate surplus to food banks

When restaurants and schools closed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, dairy farmers had to dump tens of thousands of gallons of surplus milk as demand plummeted. Now, they are donating that surplus to food banks instead. Carter Evans reports.

• May 30, 2020

Feeding America seeing 60% spike in demand amid pandemic, CEO says

Claire Babineaux-Fontenot says 40% of those seeking help from food banks are doing so for the first time.

• May 17, 2020

N.J. food bank supply suffering from pandemic

About 40% of Americans are lining up for food for the first time ever, but food agencies are having to close because they are running out of food. Celebrity chef José Andrés has stepped in to help one food pantry in New Jersey. Meg Oliver takes a look.

• Apr 23, 2020

Nearly 3 million unemployment claims filed last week

Nearly 36 million jobs have been lost during the coronavirus pandemic. A new report shows that 55% of people filing for benefits were unsuccessful leaving many uncertain of their finances. Mark Strassmann reports.

• May 14, 2020

Food bank leaders warn of dwindling supplies

Leaders of food banks and distribution centers say resources are limited as they face the highest demand in decades. They say the global pandemic has triggered a crisis of food insecurity, straining community lifelines.

• Apr 28, 2020

The increasing demands upon food banks

Charities are struggling to help record numbers of Americans who are out of work during the pandemic, adding to the millions who already experience food insecurity

• Apr 19, 2020

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively donate $1 million to foodbanks

The couple join a growing list of celebrities who are giving back during the coronavirus pandemic.

• Mar 17, 2020

Government shutdown: "Pain will intensify" to wider economy

Consumer spending, critical to economic growth, is likely to take a hit and may heighten risks of a slowdown

• Jan 24, 2019