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Feeding America CEO on food insecurity rates

Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that before the government shutdown, food insecurity rates in the U.S. were "higher than at any point during the pandemic." "We're continuing to see very high demand. I think part of the reason is because the fastest growing group of people turning to the charitable food system, they're people who don't even qualify for any federal nutrition programs so this is an area that we've got to stay focused on," she added.

Nov 30
05:39

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Food insecurity around the U.S. has risen this year, survey finds

Roughly 14% of U.S. households reported being food insecure between January and October, up from 12.5% in 2024, Purdue University researchers found.

Nov 13

Trump administration ordered to fund SNAP

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits this month. Stephanie Kingsbury, the executive director of Mustard Seed Ministries, joins 'The Daily Report" to discuss food insecurity.

Nov 6
03:29

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How kindness is filling the gaps as U.S. school lunch debt soars

Student lunch debt has soared to nearly $200 million nationwide. Good Samaritans are stepping up to help.

Oct 23

Good Samaritans step up as school lunch debt soars

Nationwide student lunch debt has soared to nearly $200 million per year, according to a report released in August by the Education Data Initiative. In Utah, it's almost $4 million. As the bills mount, everyday Utahns are stepping up to make sure no child goes hungry. Janet Shamlian reports.

Oct 23
02:55

Why food insecurity is becoming a growing concern in the U.S.

One in seven people in 27 counties across Kansas and Missouri are food insecure, according to Harvesters, a nonprofit food network.

Oct 22

Mobile food banks provide lifeline to rural areas

Ian Lee reports on the growing concern over lack of access to a daily meal in rural America.

Oct 22
02:56

Trump administration ending food insecurity report

The Trump administration's Department of Agriculture is ending the Household Food Security Report, a decades-long effort to track food insecurity across the country. Craig Gundersen, professor of economics at Baylor University and a former USDA economist, joined CBS News to discuss the decision to end the report.

Sep 24
03:16

Millions could soon see food stamp cuts as grocery costs are on the rise

The Republicans' "big, beautiful" spending and tax law will result in cuts to food stamp benefits for many Americans, experts say.

Sep 24

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Why many Nevadans are contending with worsening food insecurity

According to a new analysis, about one in seven residents in Southern Nevada is food insecure, meaning they do not know where their next meal is coming from.

Aug 18

State Department requests nutrition aid

The State Department has put out a request for more than 11,000 metric tons of foreign nutrition aid. The request comes after the Trump administration halted aid under DOGE cuts earlier in the year. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak reports.

Aug 5
03:57

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USDA grant cuts leave food groups, farmers scrambling

Advocates warn the cuts could ripple through food deserts, rural communities and urban areas where access to healthy food is miles away.

Jun 30

Cuts to key USDA grants threaten food access

In March, the USDA cut two federal programs that gave grants for providing food to schools and low-income communities. Meg Oliver reports on the impact.

Jun 30
02:56

These are the faces of the affordability crisis in the U.S.

A teacher, a police officer and a senior job seeker share the stress and frustration of trying to stay afloat amid surging costs.

Jun 12

USDA cuts cripple North Carolina food banks

The White House cut two federal programs in March that provide just over $1 billion in annual funding to school districts and food banks nationwide. Janet Shamlian reports on the impact.

May 29
02:22

Federal funding cuts are starving food banks

Many Americans rely on food banks, but federal funding cuts are starving them -- and those who depend on them -- of vital resources. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

May 21
02:52

Some with high incomes are facing food insecurity

Inflation has more people turning to food banks for help, including people with six-figure incomes struggling to feed their families. Mark Strassmann has the story.

Apr 17
03:33

The U.S. Agency for International Development

$500 million in food at spoilage risk after USAID pause, report says

A report from the USAID inspector general says that almost $500 million in food assistance is sitting in ports, ships and warehouses.

Feb 12

SAME Café tackles food insecurity

SAME Café in Toledo, Ohio, is addressing food insecurity by offering meals in exchange for volunteer work, donations or fresh produce. The café's model, founded by Brad Reubendale, prioritizes dignity and community.

Jan 15
04:45

How an urban farming nonprofit in California is addressing food insecurity

The "CBS Mornings'" series "Rebuilding America" shows how a California organization is helping to provide neighbors with better access to fruits and vegetables in food deserts.

Oct 29, 2024

DR Congo humanitarian crisis: What to know

Ongoing fighting between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and an armed militia group called M-23 has left the African country in one of the world's largest humanitarian crises. The United Nations estimates roughly a quarter of the country faces food insecurity, forcing more than seven million people to leave their homes. Amy Pope, the director general of the International Organization for Migration, joins CBS News to discuss the situation.

Sep 27, 2024
04:43

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How hydroponic gardens in schools bring fresh produce to students

Public schools in Wisconsin are turning to indoor gardens to get fresh produce to their cafeteria tables.

Jun 13, 2024

School farms seek to address food insecurity

Several dozen schools in Wisconsin have installed Flex Farms at their schools, growing hundreds of pounds of healthy produce a month that feeds thousands of students. Roxana Saberi reports.

Jun 13, 2024
03:10

Volunteers place grocery items in the car trunks of recipients

Drive-thru food pantry feeds thousands in Southern California

Born in a crucial time of need at the start of the pandemic, this organization began with a scrappy operation. Four million meals later, the Seva Collective has continued to grow.

May 4, 2024

Drive-thru food pantry feeds thousands in California food desert

Born in a crucial time of need at the start of the pandemic, this organization began with a scrappy operation. Four million meals later, the Seva Collective has continued to grow, bringing on new volunteers, partnering with food banks, companies and farms, and hosting special toy and clothing drives.

May 4, 2024
03:53

Judge orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts from Epstein case in Florida

A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine

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Feeding our Future, January 2022, by Shari L. Gross. Star Tribune

Minnesota officials saw signs of massive fraud even before COVID hit

In July 2019, Minnesota state officials spotted early signs of fraud that would eventually siphon away more than $1 billion in taxpayer money, sources told CBS News.

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Over $1.7 million raised for 88-year-old Army vet working at grocery store

A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi

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As the White House tries to curb Moscow's energy income, Vladimir Putin enjoys a warm welcome in India, and promises an "uninterrupted supply" of Russian fuel.

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Judge orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts from Epstein case in Florida

A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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National Guard members patrol in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 27, 2025.

Appeals court lets Trump admin. keep National Guard deployed in D.C. for now

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CDC panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine

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Could pets be next for weight loss drugs? Here's what to know about a study.

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CDC panel to vote Friday on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns

The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots.

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Dec 3

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Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion

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From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.

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Politico: Trump admin. looks to robotics

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Google's top search trends in 2025

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Samples collected from the asteroid Bennu are continuing the shed light on the origins of the solar system and how life developed on Earth, scientists say.

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CEO of genetics firm says parents have a right to choose unborn child's traits

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Luigi Mangione's pretrial hearings postponed

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