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US Food Insecurity Soars Amid Program Cuts and Price Hikes

7/20/2025

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Food Banks Struggle

Food insecurity in the U.S. is escalating as federal programs like SNAP and TEFAP face cuts, while food prices soar and supply chain disruptions persist. Recent legislation under Trump tightens SNAP funding and work requirements, leaving 99% of counties struggling to meet basic needs, forcing many to turn to food banks for support.

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Governor Healey's Anti-Hunger Initiative

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has launched an Anti-Hunger Task Force in response to alarming food insecurity, which has surged from 19% to 37% over five years due to recent federal SNAP cuts. With over one million residents impacted, the task force seeks to forge sustainable solutions and rally community support to combat this growing crisis.

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Food Banks Struggle

Food insecurity in the U.S. is escalating as federal programs like SNAP and TEFAP face cuts, while food prices soar and supply chain disruptions persist. Recent legislation under Trump tightens SNAP funding and work requirements, leaving 99% of counties struggling to meet basic needs, forcing many to turn to food banks for support.

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