The Campaign Against Hunger in New York is increasingly struggling to meet rising demand for food assistance, mainly due to the recent removal of critical federal funding of over $1.3 million by the Trump administration. Although typical food bank needs peak during unemployment, currently employed individuals are increasingly turning to food banks due to stagnant wages and rising living costs. CEO Melony Samuels expresses deep concern over impending cuts to food programs which threaten the organization's ability to operate and serve the community amidst a worsening hunger crisis.
We were already in a bad state. But now we have been plunged head down into a crisis that should never have been, said Melony Samuels, chief executive officer of The Campaign Against Hunger.
The squeeze comes as Republicans discuss budget plans that hunger relief groups fear will deepen the crisis by slashing food stamp spending.
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