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Ohio food banks face challenges as state budget cuts impact need and distribution


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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio food banks say the two-year state operating budget is cutting the needs of hungry Ohioans short. The state budget currently has about 24.5 million dollars for food banks, most of the money coming from the federal program Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF. The Ohio Association of Foodbanks said […]

The article from Yahoo News discusses the challenges faced by food banks in Ohio due to the impending reduction of emergency SNAP benefits, which are set to decrease from $281 to $23 per month for many recipients starting in March. This cut, combined with rising food prices and the end of additional federal funding for food banks, is expected to increase demand at food pantries significantly. The Mid-Ohio Food Collective, for instance, has already seen a 40% increase in visits compared to the previous year, and anticipates further strain as the benefits decrease. Food bank leaders are concerned about their ability to meet the rising need, especially with less funding and higher operational costs, and are calling for community support and potential policy changes to address the looming crisis.

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