People who receive emergency food services from New Mexico food banks and other charitable organizations will be among those at a strategic summit today in Albuquerque. Hunger has increased because of the pandemic, weather-related events and the increased cost of food. Dana Yost, president and CEO of New Mexico Roadrunner Food Bank, said summit attendees will contribute their experiences and solutions to Feeding America s five-year action plan. .
Food shelves across Minnesota continue to adapt to record demand, that isn t showing any immediate signs of slowing down. This month, Hunger Solutions released formal data showing there were more than 7.5 million visits to food selves in 2023. That s 1.8 million more visits than what was recorded in 2022, also a record year. .
It s Hunger Action Day at the Washington State Capitol. Advocates are in Olympia to meet with lawmakers and call for policies that curb hunger. Director of the Anti-Hunger and Nutrition Coalition, Claire Lane, said families in the state are struggling with high food, transportation and housing costs. .
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