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As food insecurity grows and federal cuts loom, Pittsburgh food bank ramps up efforts to help


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A new report from Feeding America shows 1 in 5 children in Southwestern Pennsylvania do not have enough to eat. Channel 11 checked in with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to find out what's being done there and in various communities to help those in need.

Food insecurity is on the rise in the U.S. as federal aid programs face cuts, exacerbating the challenges faced by many Americans in accessing nutritious food. The end of emergency allotments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has led to reduced benefits for millions, with some states already implementing these cuts and others set to follow by March 2023. This reduction comes at a time when food prices are increasing, and food banks are struggling to meet the growing demand. The situation is particularly dire for seniors, who often live on fixed incomes and are seeing their SNAP benefits decrease significantly. Advocates are calling for increased support and policy changes to address the growing hunger crisis, emphasizing the need for a stronger social safety net to ensure that all Americans have access to adequate nutrition.

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