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Rooted in the voices of neighbors facing hunger. A nationwide network of 250+ food banks & 60K+ food pantries and meal programs working to ensure everyone has access to food and a thriving future.

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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 28/09/2026
We need urgent action to address hunger. You can help by voting to elect lawmakers who support policies that ensure everyone has enough to eat and live a happy, healthy life. That starts with making sure you're registered to vote. Visit Vote.org today!
Make sure you're ready to vote to feed America!
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 20/09/2026
A single mom in Colorado, Camille used SNAP to help provide for her daughter Amelia, not as a destination, but a bridge. "It's a stepping stone. It's a help up," she says. Get the facts on SNAP: FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 19/09/2026
Per NPR: over 4M people have lost SNAP food assistance since last summer. Nationally, participation is down 11%, and bigger changes hit in October. There's no replacement for SNAP: for every meal we provide, SNAP provides nine. Get the facts: feedingamerica.org/snapfacts
A pile of red apples with green highlights surrounds a tear-out newspaper headline. The headline reads, "Over 4 million people are no longer receiving food aid amid sweeping changes to SNAP," accompanied by the NPR logo. The Feeding America logo is at the bottom.
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 18/09/2026
Yesterday, the Senate Agriculture Committee moved a farm bill proposal forward. Food banks are already feeling the strain of high prices, & TEFAP food is down 30% amid rising need. We're urging Congress to keep reinforcing SNAP and TEFAP. Full statement: bit.ly/472XssN
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 13/09/2026
Grit, guts and hustle. That's what Pastor Thomas sees in the Detroit neighbors who use SNAP to help feed their families. SNAP is a foundation, not a handout. Learn more: FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts #SNAPSupports
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 12/09/2026
A Florida family's story shows how a looming deadline could make it harder for eligible peo-ple to access SNAP. States and counties want Congress to delay the cost shift, helping to fix broken systems instead of cutting support. 🔗 FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts #SNAP
An image featuring a pile of blueberries with pieces of newspaper. A text overlay includes the FOX 13 Tampa Bay logo and states, "State officials in Florida are racing against a federal deadline to overhaul how food assistance applications are handled or risk losing nearly $1 billion in federal funding." The Feeding America logo is also visible.
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 07/09/2026
Food bank staff. Volunteers. Farmers. Truck drivers. This Labor Day, we're honoring the neighbors doing the work to end hunger in America, every single day. Join the movement: feedingamerica.org
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 05/09/2026
Jane volunteers with Feeding Southwest Virginia, using her art to help plant a food forest in Roanoke. This Hunger Action Month, neighbors like Jane are building the movement to end hunger. Join us. 🔗 FeedingAmerica.org/MyPart | #HungerActionMonth
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 30/08/2026
"I remember opening the boxes and I just cried because the food was wonderful." Krista Poole turned to SNAP after losing her job. Today she works at Forgotten Harvest, helping others do the same. 🔗 Get the facts on SNAP: FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 30/08/2026
She's the only woman to win the Kryptonite Metal Guitar Contest. She's also a mom of three who turned to SNAP when the pandemic hit her family's income. Meet Cari Barter. Get the facts on SNAP: FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 27/08/2026
With nearly 48 million people facing hunger across the country, the strain on the food assistance system is real. Lawmakers can strengthen nutrition programs to help people facing hunger keep nutritious food on their tables. 🖊️ Take action: bit.ly/3SNbBa9
The image features a message on a green bean background, stating: "Recent changes to nutrition programs—along with higher food and fuel prices—may mean more people turning to food banks for support." At the bottom, there's a call to action on an orange bar: "Take action: Send a quick letter." The Feeding America logo is in the corner.
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 24/08/2026
Per CBS News: losing SNAP can also mean losing free school meals. According to the article, up to 18.3M students nationwide could be affected this year. Get the facts on SNAP: FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 23/08/2026
For every meal a food bank provides, SNAP provides nine, says Nicole Williams of Community Food Bank of Central Alabama. It's a partnership that keeps families fed. Get the facts on SNAP: FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts #SNAP
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 20/08/2026
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) lets neighbors choose the food that's right for their families. "They work hand in hand" with food banks, says Shaye Moris of Second Harvest Northland. That's real stability. #SNAP Learn more: FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 18/08/2026
"You pick up a pack of meat, it's $20, so you have to pick and choose what can wait." Healthy food costs more. SNAP helps Brigitte keep nutritious meals on the table alongside her food bank. ➡️ FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 16/08/2026
"I cook with love." For almost 20 years, Loretta has served comfort at Mercy Kitchen in Wyandanch, NY, backed by Long Island Cares, a Feeding America partner food bank. Fried chicken, mac and cheese, and a kind word, always on the menu.
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 16/08/2026
"SNAP is the bridge." Jomar Rodriguez, community resource navigator at Houston Food Bank, sees firsthand how SNAP gives neighbors room to manage rent, utilities, and groceries all at once. "It can really touch on anyone." 🔗 Get the facts on SNAP: FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 13/08/2026
"SNAP and food pantries work together because of the flexibility neighbors need." For every meal Feeding America's network provides, SNAP provides nine. Meet Eric & Veronica of the LEAF Pantry in Birmingham. 🧡 Get the facts on SNAP: FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 10/08/2026
Food banks respond in a moment of need. SNAP helps families plan ahead and choose foods that fit their lives. For every meal the Feeding America network provides, SNAP provides 9. As food bank leader Justine Koksal says, they're two systems working in tandem. 🔗 FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 09/08/2026
The need in our communities is bigger than food banks can meet alone. For every meal the Feeding America network provides, SNAP provides nine. SNAP and food banks are stronger together. ➡️ feedingamerica.org/snapfacts
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 05/08/2026
"Quiero ver crecer a mis nietos. Por eso estoy comiendo más sano." Para Adriana, la comida nutritiva significa estar presente para las personas que ama. SNAP ayuda a hacerlo posible. ➡️ feedingamerica.org/snapdatos
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 03/08/2026
Food insecurity exists in 100% of U.S. counties. Every community. Every state. Our neighbors, everywhere. Hunger is a challenge we can overcome together. See what it looks like where you live: Map.FeedingAmerica.org
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 02/08/2026
Lori turned to SNAP twice: during chemo for breast cancer, and again when COVID left her on disability. "It was one less thing I had to worry about." Today she volunteers at her local food bank, building that same bridge for her neighbors. Learn more: FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 02/08/2026
Food and health are deeply connected. When neighbors have access to nutritious food, everything improves: energy, focus, chronic disease management, and overall wellbeing. This #NationalWellnessMonth, we're resolved: wellness should be within reach for everyone.
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 28/07/2026
Hunger looks different in every community. Food insecurity touches every part of the U.S. — over 8 in 10 of the highest-need counties are rural or in the South. New Map the Meal Gap data shows how hunger impacts communities near you. 🧡 Map.FeedingAmerica.org | #EndHunger
The image features a statement in bold text: "Food insecurity reaches every U.S. community." Below it, an orange silhouette of the United States is displayed. At the bottom, the text reads, "Together We Can End Hunger in America," with the Feeding America logo on the right. The background has a pattern of arrows.
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 27/07/2026
Growing up, Pete the Cat creator & illustrator James Dean knew what it was like for his family to rely on assistance to put food on the table. Today, he's partnering with us to help children and families facing hunger. 🧡 Support James Dean's fundraiser: FeedingAmerica.org/PeteTheCat
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 26/07/2026
"It's folks we're walking next to on the sidewalk, playing next to in the park, shopping next to in the same markets." Carlos Rodriguez of City Harvest explains why SNAP matters for NYC neighbors navigating rising costs. Get the facts on SNAP: FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 25/07/2026
SNAP helps families buy nutritious groceries: fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, and grains. Access to good food supports health, focus, and growth for the whole family. ➡️ FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 24/07/2026
USDA plans to purchase up to $76.5M in agricultural commodities for food banks and nutrition programs. @usdagov.bsky.social, thank you for this investment. We appreciate your commitment and look forward to the positive impact it will have for people facing hunger and U.S. farmers. bit.ly/4gOxXBN
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 23/07/2026
SNAP helped Emily finish nursing school while caring for her mother. Today she's a full-time RN. "[SNAP] helped me during my darkest times. Now I'm flourishing and no longer need those benefits." Learn more about SNAP: FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 22/07/2026
1.45 million+ people screened for food insecurity. 161,000+ households connected to healthy food and whole-person care. That’s Food as Medicine 3.0 in action. We’re proud to partner with Elevance Health Foundation to connect food access and health care nationwide. 🔗 bit.ly/3Fuuy7F
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 21/07/2026
"When I'm full, I can get things done at work. I have the energy to chase the kids around." Nutritious food helps families like Kristy's show up fully, every day. SNAP supports families. ➡️ FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts
A person is standing in the foreground on a snowy field wearing a light jacket with hands in pockets, smiling at the camera. In the background, three kids are actively playing. Snow-covered mountains are visible in the distance. The quote, "When I'm full, I can get things done at work. I have the energy to chase the kids around," is at the top. It is attributed to Kristy, Utah, at the bottom.
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 19/07/2026
"So we start with a meal." Denise Brown, CEO of LifeNet4Families, builds trust with neighbors through food, then walks with them toward stability. In partnership with Feeding South Florida, she's making a real difference in Broward County. We need each other now. Join the movement to end hunger. 🧡
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 19/07/2026
The majority of SNAP households with children have earnings from work. SNAP works alongside wages so families can stay stable and put food on the table. SNAP supports the people who support their families. ➡️ FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 15/07/2026
"Things can change quickly, and we rely on food assistance in times like this." SNAP helps families move through hard moments and keep going. SNAP supports families. ➡️ FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts
A person wearing a blue shirt and cap is smiling while standing outside a building. The background includes trees and part of a structure. The image features a quote about reliance on food assistance. The name "Robert, Texas" is in the bottom right corner.
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 14/07/2026
School's out, but summer should still be full of good books and good meals. Our free Summer Action Plan, featuring Pete the Cat, helps families talk with kids about hunger and take simple steps to help end it together. ☀️ Download yours: FeedingAmerica.org/SummerActionPlan
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 13/07/2026
Sunshine, free time, long days outside. That's the summer every kid deserves. 🌟 When school's out, so are the meals millions count on. Every $1 can help provide 20 meals. Give today to help summer feel like summer for every kid: FeedingAmerica.org/SummerHunger
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 12/07/2026
More than 21 million kids in the U.S. eat free meals at school. When summer break starts, those meals stop. For the Calles family in Fresno, their local food bank helps fill the gap so summer can stay about basketball, football and pool days. 🏀 ➡️ FeedingAmerica.org/SummerHunger
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 11/07/2026
When we make sure people have access to nutritious food, we strengthen our entire country—from farmers to families to local economies. 📽 Watch to learn more about TEFAP, a critical federal nutrition program.
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 09/07/2026
Pete the Cat creator James Dean grew up in a family that relied on assistance to put food on the table. This summer, he's fundraising to help kids get the meals they need when school cafeterias close. 📚 Join him: FeedingAmerica.org/PeteTheCat
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 05/07/2026
"I view the work as ministry." Terrance Brown is a pastor and Director of Operations at the LA Regional Food Bank, a partner in the Feeding America network. "To look at the needs of others rather than just looking at the needs of themselves, that's what gives me hope."
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 04/07/2026
America turns 250 today. ❤️🤍💙 This country is at its best when we come together, neighbor helping neighbor. That's the same spirit it'll take to end hunger. Here's to a future where everyone has what they need to thrive! Happy Fourth of July!
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 04/07/2026
Our hearts are with our neighbors in Colorado and Utah as wildfires force families from their homes. Local food banks are on the ground, making sure neighbors have nourishing food right now. Give now to help: FeedingAmerica.org/Disaster
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 03/07/2026
"I'm receiving help, but I'm also giving help." After Hurricane Helene cut power to her home for 8 days, Valerie Bush kept cooking warm meals for her neighbors—restocking at Father's Hand Pantry, a partner of Golden Harvest Food Bank in the Feeding America network. "We're better together."
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 30/06/2026
This #PrideMonth, meet Gera, a nutrition educator at City Harvest in Brooklyn. She knows food insecurity firsthand and turns no one away at the free community markets. Nearly 1 in 3 LGBTQ+ adults face food insecurity. "Love is love. It doesn't matter where it comes from." 🏳️‍🌈
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 28/06/2026
Nyx calls herself "Mama Bear." A single mom of two, she makes sure her girls eat well, even when health challenges keep her from working. In summer, when school meals stop, her pantry helps fill the gap. 🐻 Give now: FeedingAmerica.org/SummerHunger | #FeedingAmerica #EndHunger
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 22/06/2026
Lourdez Estrada once stood in line to receive food. Today, she leads a distribution serving 170+ families every two weeks in Santa Cruz, OR. "Maybe I didn't have the money to give, but I had my time to donate to the community." Join the movement to end hunger: FeedingAmerica.org
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 19/06/2026
Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom. We honor the resilience of Black communities and their leadership in the movement to end hunger. Together, we can build a future where everyone can thrive.
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 17/06/2026
More than 21 million kids in the U.S. count on free school meals during the school year. Summer is when that support disappears. Together, we can keep food moving to kids and families all season long. ☀️ Give now: FeedingAmerica.org/SummerHunger
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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 16/06/2026
For Nick and Mark, everyone deserves a seat at the table. They drive groceries to family, stock shelves for friends, and deliver fresh food to neighbors in Ocean Shores, WA. This Pride Month, we're celebrating love in action. 💛 "It's what we love to do. Helping our neighbors."
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