NEW YORK, NY (USA Today) — Food banks nationwide are grappling to meet the growing need for food assistance after pre-pandemic benefits ended earlier this year. Economic challenges have forced food banks to cut back on services amid rising inflation. In a recent interview with USA Today, our very own Senior Vice President of Programs Zach Hall reveals that the demand has not returned to pre-pandemic levels following recent cuts to essential federal assistance programs like SNAP. As a result, families are relying on local pantries now more than ever to fill the gap this holiday season.
