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NEWS ABOUT: food banks

food banks stories: 7 news summaries

Phelps Helps
SF Food Bank Tame Munchies

Swimmer's bong photo, ban lead to donation of 2 tons of cereal

Mar 11, 09 3:01 PM CDT
(Newser) - The amateur paparazzo who snapped Michael Phelps holding a bong helped indirectly bring a little good to the world: Kellogg's, which dumped the Olympian after the photo came to light, donated nearly 2 tons of Corn Flakes and Frosted Flakes in boxes bearing Phelps' winning smile to the San Francisco... More »

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San Francisco • Michael Phelps • hunger • Kellogg • marijuana • food banks • scandal

 Food Banks See 
 Spike in Demand 

Former donors now need donations: bank director

Nov 27, 08 5:24 PM CST
(AP) - As millions of American families gathered to give thanks for what they have, food banks and shelters struggled to cope with a spike in demand for their services. "Food bank after food bank tells me it's new faces, people they haven't seen before," says one charity spokesman in... More »

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charity • Thanksgiving • food banks • economy • financial crisis • economic disparity

Food Stamp
Use Nears
Record High

Rising unemployment set to push benefit numbers past 30M

Nov 26, 08 6:05 AM CST
(Newser) - Rising unemployment is expected to push the number of Americans on food stamps to an all-time high of more than 30 million this month, the Washington Post reports. Food pantries say they are also experiencing a surge in demand and a hunger hotline in Washington DC says its calls have... More »

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hunger • poverty • Federal aid • food banks • economic stimulus package • food stamps

Struggling College Students Turn to Food Banks

Soaring cost of staples drive students to charity pantries

Jul 26, 08 6:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - With some groceries costing 30% more this year, food banks have surprising new customers: college students. About 150 visit a Seattle food pantry each week, up 25% from last year, while a Denver college food program has seen its numbers double. "With things the way they are, a lot... More »

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college • food prices • food banks • college costs • food stamps

Hunters Supply Food Banks as the Need Grows

Hard-pressed charities welcome protein as they face reduced shortages

Nov 30, 07 10:50 PM CST
(Newser) - Food banks facing shortages are welcoming game meat from hunters. Using the meat isn’t new, but this year the need is greater, as charities report more clients and reductions in their supplies, reports AP. One food bank in Montana received 7,500 pounds of game in 2006 and nearly... More »

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hunger • deer • hunting • food banks

35.5 Million Americans Going Hungry

Rising costs, stagnant wages threaten even worse news next year

Nov 15, 07 1:50 AM CST
(Newser) - US programs failed to make a dent in the number of Americans going hungry last year, and activists warned that rising costs and stagnant wages threaten to increase the army of citizens struggling to put food on the table. Nearly 13 percent of households—35.5 million Americans, with 12.... More »

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food • FDA • hunger • hunger alleviation • US government • food banks

More People Skipping Basics to Pay the Bills

Analysts shocked as food banks run short, stores adjust prices

Oct 19, 07 7:40 PM CDT
(Newser) - More Americans are skipping breakfast and other basics just to pay the bills, the AP reports. With gas hitting highs this year and food prices up as much as 44%, even $35,000-plus wage earners are lining up for food, and food banks report acute shortages. One consultant says he... More »

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hunger • energy prices • recession • consumer prices • food prices • food banks • Family Dollar • 7 Eleven • Wal-Mart

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