By: Ashlie D. Stevens, Salon.com As Americans all across the country report feeling increasingly pressed by inflated food prices, an explosive new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture reveals that about 18 million families — or 13.5% of U.S.…
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‘Crisis point’: Montgomery County addresses growing food insecurity
By: Emily Neil, WHYY Food pantries across Montgomery County are facing a “crisis point” of increased hunger. More than 73,000 Montco residents are experiencing food insecurity, according to Feeding America’s 2022 report, the latest data available. That represents an increase of more…
Need for food remains at record levels in the region
By: Mike Urban, Reading Eagle Manna on Main Street in Lansdale is a food pantry serving Montgomery County and has seen increases in demand similar to what other organizations are seeing nationally and locally. The nonprofit, which distributes bagged meals…