Facing Hunger Foodbank

Government Maria Young, Oct. 27, 2025

Area Foodbanks Struggle To Meet Increased Demand

Federal cuts as well as the ongoing government shutdown is pushing the need for emergency food assistance much higher than foodbanks are able to meet.

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Health & Science Maria Young, Sep. 29, 2025

W.Va. Foodbank: ‘We’re Not Providing As Much’

Federal cuts and a sharp rise in prices means more people in need are getting less food from a West Virginia foodbank that tens of thousands rely on.

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Government Randy Yohe, Jul. 18, 2025

Foodbank CEO Lays Out Effects Of Federal SNAP Cuts

Randy Yohe spoke with Cindi Kirkhart, CEO of the Huntington-based Facing Hunger Foodbank, about how SNAP changes may affect thousands of Appalachians, many of them already living in food deserts.

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Government WVPB Staff, Jan. 24, 2024

Understanding The Scope Of W.Va. Food Insecurity, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Briana Heaney spoke with Cindi Kirkhart, the chief executive officer of the Facing Hunger Foodbank, and Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mike Woelfel, D-Cabell, to help us better understand food insecurity issues in the state.

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Economy Randy Yohe, Dec. 14, 2023

W.Va. Farmer-Food Bank Flap Focuses On Lack Of Contract

Both of West Virginia’s major food banks purchase fresh produce from West Virginia farmers. But a farmer-food bank flap had some social media pages heated up recently and demonstrated the value of a written contract.

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Government Randy Yohe, Oct. 19, 2023