The nation's food banks are struggling to meet higher demand amid decreased donations, supply chain delays and inflation today. Fox News Digital spoke to food bank managers.
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"Federal programs like SNAP , the nation’s largest food assistance program, are the first line of defense against hunger," the report added."Unlike assistance provided by food banks and similar organizations, however, availability of government support typically varies based on household income. In the case of SNAP, state income thresholds range from 130% to 200% of the federal poverty line .
"Food banks act as food storage and distribution depots for smaller front line agencies; and usually do not themselves give out food directly to people struggling with hunger." The California food bank works to meet the needs of the community through direct distributions every day of the week throughout its two-county service area.
It ranks fifth in the nation for very low household food security and 1st in the New England area, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture .
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