The Emergency Food Assistance Program

Government Maria Young,

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,

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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