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US news

5 ways to help fight food insecurity in MetroWest right now

US politics

The shutdown could be nearing its end, but high demand for food assistance lingers

California

Disabled Bay Area couple feel 'emotional roller coaster' of SNAP benefits dispute

fromFortune

SNAP states' rights: Some people can buy groceries with federal funding and others are still waiting | Fortune

Some states began issuing November SNAP benefits after a judge's order, while others remained waiting amid legal pauses tied to the federal government shutdown.

Letters: We can all come together to support the hungry

Restore full SNAP funding, reduce food waste, and support community donations so no family or child goes hungry due to political decisions.

fromCity Limits

8 hours ago

US politics

'Not a Good Feeling': How Delayed SNAP Benefits Impacted New Yorkers

US news

5 ways to help fight food insecurity in MetroWest right now

US politics

The shutdown could be nearing its end, but high demand for food assistance lingers

California

Disabled Bay Area couple feel 'emotional roller coaster' of SNAP benefits dispute

fromFortune

US politics

SNAP states' rights: Some people can buy groceries with federal funding and others are still waiting | Fortune

US politics

Letters: We can all come together to support the hungry

US politics

There Are Two Parties: Republicans and Cowards

fromwww.amny.com

16 hours ago

New York City

Charlamagne Tha God and Food Bank for NYC team up to fight food insecurity | amNewYork

20 hours ago

US politics

Trump's Trashing of Liberty and Human Worth

US politics

SNAP funding pause to soon end, but anxiety and anger may linger

Small grocers and convenience stores are hit as customers go without SNAP benefits

Delayed SNAP funding during the government shutdown interrupted benefits for millions and harmed small grocers that depend on SNAP-driven sales and slim profit margins.

fromFast Company

How delayed SNAP benefits are hurting small U.S. grocers and convenience stores

Freezing SNAP benefits during the government shutdown reduced food access for millions and significantly harmed small grocers and local economic activity.

13 hours ago

US politics

There Are Two Parties: Republicans and Cowards

fromwww.amny.com

16 hours ago

New York City

Charlamagne Tha God and Food Bank for NYC team up to fight food insecurity | amNewYork

20 hours ago

US politics

Trump's Trashing of Liberty and Human Worth

US politics

SNAP funding pause to soon end, but anxiety and anger may linger

US politics

Small grocers and convenience stores are hit as customers go without SNAP benefits

fromFast Company

US politics

How delayed SNAP benefits are hurting small U.S. grocers and convenience stores

more#snap

#government-shutdown

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

11 hours ago

California

SNAP payments resume, but Alameda County households struggle with shutdown's lingering effects

fromThe New Yorker

US politics

What Was the Shutdown For?

5 days ago

US politics

The government shutdown has escalated the US war on the poor

fromwww.mercurynews.com

US politics

Washington's struggling economy takes another hit from the government shutdown

US politics

How long will the US government shutdown last?

US politics

Judge says Trump administration must fund SNAP. And, what to know about NYC's election

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

11 hours ago

California

SNAP payments resume, but Alameda County households struggle with shutdown's lingering effects

fromThe New Yorker

US politics

What Was the Shutdown For?

5 days ago

US politics

The government shutdown has escalated the US war on the poor

fromwww.mercurynews.com

US politics

Washington's struggling economy takes another hit from the government shutdown

US politics

How long will the US government shutdown last?

US politics

Judge says Trump administration must fund SNAP. And, what to know about NYC's election

more#government-shutdown

fromFortune

17 hours ago

Solving hunger is America's lowest-hanging fruit | Fortune

Hunger, sadly, is as American as apple pie: a crisis we seem to revisit each budget cycle but never resolve. With the record-breaking federal government shutdown finally over and access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) no longer in enteringthe Supreme Court's domain, millions of Americans have been once again caught in the crossfire of political brinkmanship. The country's food safety net - already in tatters - has been grievously abused.

US politics

fromFast Company

Should we really blame billionaires for our own financial struggles? In fact, more Americans say yes

A majority of Americans view wealth inequality and billionaires as worsening unfairness, increasingly criticizing the ultra-wealthy amid growing economic precarity.

Arts

fromHyperallergic

Prankster With a Cause Sneaks AI Artwork Into UK Museum

An AI-generated print titled "Empty Plate" was secretly installed in National Museum Cardiff, remained undetected for hours, and spotlighted museum vulnerability and food-insecurity themes.

California

South Bay tech hub struggling with hunger under SNAP uncertainty

Demand at Sunnyvale food bank surged to highest levels since COVID-era aid as SNAP/CalFresh benefit uncertainty and cuts strain households.

US news

fromMail Online

Disturbing trend in Americans' bills shows struggle millions face

Crowdfunding for basic essentials, including groceries, rent and utilities, has risen significantly as many Americans struggle with higher food prices and inflation.

Real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

How agents use kindness to navigate the 2025 housing market

Kindness in real estate creates trust, stabilizes decision-making, and becomes a competitive advantage amid economic and emotional stress.

US news

fromenglish.elpais.com

Rising food prices frustrate families in Puerto Rico: I limit myself to the bare minimum'

Rising food prices and heavy reliance on imports have forced many Puerto Ricans to reduce meals, buy lower-quality foods, and face food insecurity.

World news

Nine in 10 Afghan families skip meals, take on debt: UNDP

Afghanistan faces a severe humanitarian crisis as 4.5 million returnees strain resources, causing widespread hunger, debt, inadequate housing, and overwhelmed services.

Fundraising

This Winter, Give the Gift of Hope

Donate to food banks, global humanitarian NGOs like Doctors Without Borders, and local charities to help those hit by rising costs and international crises.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

California urges Trump administration to feed hungry students outside school hours

California requests federal permission to use school meal funds and emergency waivers to provide to-go meals outside school hours amid SNAP cuts and rising child food insecurity.

California

California urges Trump administration to feed hungry students outside school hours

California requests federal permission to use school meal program funds to provide take-home grab-and-go meals on weekends and holidays amid SNAP funding cuts.

#snap-funding

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

Public health

The federal SNAP-funding mess has made L.A.'s food-insecurity crisis clearer than ever

US politics

Sister Dana sez, "Three SNAPs down to tyrannical Trump..." - San Francisco Bay Times

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

Public health

The federal SNAP-funding mess has made L.A.'s food-insecurity crisis clearer than ever

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

US politics

Sister Dana sez, "Three SNAPs down to tyrannical Trump..." - San Francisco Bay Times

SNAP crisis: Temple Emanu-El volunteers help feed hungry in Manhattan amid Trump food fund fight | amNewYork

Temple Emanu-El volunteers packed 2,500 kits of food, hygiene, school supplies, and clothing during Mitzvah Day to address rising food insecurity amid SNAP delays.

Agriculture

fromwww.theguardian.com

5 days ago

Could urban farming feed the world?

Urban agriculture, from guerrilla gardens to vertical farms, offers potential to mitigate food insecurity amid urbanization and climate-driven fragility but faces economic and scalability challenges.

SF LGBT

Fighting for Those Who Fought for Us - San Francisco Bay Times

Openhouse serves thousands of older LGBTQ+ adults in San Francisco and faces urgent risks as CalFresh and Section 8 payments are suspended during a government shutdown.

Boston

fromwww.blackenterprise.com

Meet Jennifer Coolfridge - Brookline's community fridge fighting food insecurity

Jennifer Coolfridge, a Brookline community fridge, provides weekly food support during the SNAP EBT payment freeze through local volunteers and partner organizations.

Food & drink

Instagram Content Creator Keith Lee Asks Brands To Feed Those In Need

Keith Lee is asking brands to redirect promotional influencer packages into donated meals and gift cards to feed families during the holiday season.

Boston

Want to help fight hunger in Boston? Here are 5 ways to do it.

Massachusetts residents face increased food insecurity from SNAP cuts and delayed benefits; Boston offers volunteer and donation opportunities to support affected families.

World news

fromwww.dw.com

fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.

Malwai's hunger crisis demands urgent solutions DW 11/07/2025

Around 4 million Malawians face acute food insecurity, with maize export restrictions and a declared state of disaster likely to persist until March 2026.

Food & drink

9 Ways to Give Back in the DC Area This Thanksgiving

Local nonprofits seek volunteers and donations to prepare, package, and deliver Thanksgiving meals and groceries for neighbors facing illness, food insecurity, and homelessness.

Non-profit organizations

Concord's White Pony Express boosts anti-hunger work amid SNAP freeze

White Pony Express launched a countywide Contra Costa food drive and emergency distributions to offset suspended SNAP/CalFresh benefits for millions, urging donations through Nov. 30.

Public health

Hunger crisis deepens in South Sudan amid conflict, floods, monitor says

Over 7.55 million South Sudanese face malnutrition next lean season as conflict, floods, looting and reduced aid drive acute food insecurity and isolate communities.

Mental health

fromBusiness Insider

I never thought my family would need SNAP benefits. Then, my husband was laid off just after I had our third kid.

A family exhausted savings after job loss postpartum, relied on SNAP benefits while facing stigma and emotional strain in grocery interactions.

#calfresh

fromKqed

Public health

With SNAP Benefits Delayed, Restaurants Step Up to Feed Bay Area Families

US politics

MAP: Bay Area residents set to lose CalFresh benefits Nov. 1 amid government shutdown

California

Hundreds of thousands of CA college students brace for loss of food benefits

fromKqed

Public health

With SNAP Benefits Delayed, Restaurants Step Up to Feed Bay Area Families

US politics

MAP: Bay Area residents set to lose CalFresh benefits Nov. 1 amid government shutdown

California

Hundreds of thousands of CA college students brace for loss of food benefits

Dems Pounce On Trump For Hosting A Great Gatsby Party As Americans Suffer: 'He Does Not Give a Damn About You'

President Trump's lavish Great Gatsby Mar-a-Lago party drew criticism as SNAP benefits lapsed for millions, provoking condemnation from Democrats and commentators.

LGBT

fromLGBTQ Nation

LGBTQ+ refugees in Kenya are starving after Trump foreign aid cuts - LGBTQ Nation

Queer refugees in Kakuma face severe food shortages and violence, forcing many to flee to Nairobi where safe houses and services are overwhelmed.

Fundraising

fromConsequence