Local food bank responds to increased needs as partial government shutdown continues

For TSA workers, Coast Guard members, FEMA personnel and other DHS employees, the shutdown that began nearly three weeks ago is introducing financial strain.
Bonner County Daily Bee

'Empty Bowl' helps fill up local food bank

The Empty Bowl fundraiser showcases handmade bowls from local students, soups from area businesses and a community focused on ...
Hosted on MSN

Local food banks prepare for continued demand after government shutdown

The government shutdown has officially ended, but the ripple effects are far from over for the more than 3.5 million Texans who depend on SNAP benefits to feed their families. During the shutdown, ...
The Express - Lock Haven

Bresnahan’s plan to revive farm-to-food bank program advances

The latest federal Farm Bill advanced out of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee on Thursday with a 34-17 vote. Pennsylvania Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-08) is celebrating the inclusion of a provision he ...
WRAL

Empty shelves: Local food banks in need of Thanksgiving donations

Heading into the busy Thanksgiving week, some local food banks are in need of donations to help feed those in need. The Catholic Parish Outreach Food Pantry warehouse in Raleigh had empty shelves ...
Natchez Democrat

Merit Health Natchez launches Jars of Love peanut butter drive to support local food banks through March 27

Merit Health Natchez and Natchez Chamber launch Jars of Love peanut butter drive, collecting plastic-jar nut butters through ...