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USDA Cuts Spark Food Bank Crisis Amid Rising Insecurity

3/27/2025

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The Trump administration's drastic cuts of over $1 billion to USDA programs are hitting food banks hard across the U.S., particularly in Maryland and Georgia. With food supplies dwindling and school meal programs at risk, the struggle against food insecurity intensifies, impacting 13.5% of Americans. Food banks face an uphill battle to meet soaring demand amid rising inflation and dwindling resources.

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The Trump administration's drastic cuts of over $1 billion to USDA programs are hitting food banks hard across the U.S., particularly in Maryland and Georgia. With food supplies dwindling and school meal programs at risk, the struggle against food insecurity intensifies, impacting 13.5% of Americans. Food banks face an uphill battle to meet soaring demand amid rising inflation and dwindling resources.