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Food Banks Struggle as Farmworker Shortage Hits Supply

8/25/2025

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Food Banks Struggle

U.S. food banks face reduced produce quality and availability due to a shortage of farmworkers, linked to recent ICE raids. An estimated 1.2 million foreign-born workers have been lost since January 2025, affecting harvests and supply chains, particularly in California.
The Trump administration is considering a temporary pass for undocumented agricultural workers to address food security concerns.
Uganda will accept U.S. deported migrants, raising questions about the impact on local communities hosting 1.7 million refugees.

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Food Banks Struggle

U.S. food banks face reduced produce quality and availability due to a shortage of farmworkers, linked to recent ICE raids. An estimated 1.2 million foreign-born workers have been lost since January 2025, affecting harvests and supply chains, particularly in California.
The Trump administration is considering a temporary pass for undocumented agricultural workers to address food security concerns.
Uganda will accept U.S. deported migrants, raising questions about the impact on local communities hosting 1.7 million refugees.

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