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Oregon foodbanks across the state will lose access to food shipments and leave more Oregonians hungry, advocates say, after the Trump administration suspended a national emergency food program.
From OregonLive.com
The Redwood Empire Food Bank has come under strain as USDA officials halt over $1 million in shipments to local pantries.
From Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Republican voters, along with independents and Democrats voiced their frustration over federal funding cuts at a town hall in Beckley, West Virginia, on March 15.
From Reuters
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Food banks are now left scrambling to fill in gaps with their own funds, food purchases and donations. "We did not see this coming. This was not on our radar in terms of, 'Oh, we could have a 600,
Food banks across the nation are grappling with funding and donation shortages following the Department of Agriculture's decision to halt $500 million in food
Oklahoma's food insecurity remains high. Suspended shipments and federal budget cuts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture have made it worse.
The USDA canceled $500 million in food deliveries nationwide, leaving Oregon and southwest Washington food banks bracing for the impact.