food banks

The surge in food prices comes after state governments ended COVID-19 disaster declarations that temporarily allowed increased benefits under SNAP, the federal food stamp program covering some 40 million Americans.

Food banks are experiencing a critical shortage of volunteers as the omicron variant frightens people away from group activities.

Holiday cheer was tucked into bright blue bags by the hundreds as New Yorkers stood in line to pick up a centerpiece of the Thanksgiving holiday: a turkey. Catholic Charities organized a turkey distribution event in Jamaica, Queens where 900 turkeys were handed out Thursday. Two more distribution events are scheduled. Caroline Smith, of Queens, says she wouldn’t have with…

Catholic Charities are helping families in need this Thanksgiving. Erica Byfield reports.

It’s a hidden crisis that’s existed for years inside one of the most well-funded institutions on the planet and has only worsened during the coronavirus pandemic

Many food banks are concerned about meeting demand this holliday season.

The higher costs and limited availability mean some families may get smaller servings or substitutions for staples such as peanut butter.