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Local food banks are struggling to meet increased demand due to soaring inflation, ongoing economic struggles, and post-pandemic reductions in federal food assistance programs. Why it matters: More than 720,000 Oregonians who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) saw a decrease in monthly benefits since COVID-era federal emergency allotments ended in March, and many are turning to their local pantry to fill the gap. Catch up.