The federal government cut more than $1.5 billion in food assistance by ending the LFPA and LFS programs and halting $500 million for TEFAP. 

The federal government cut more than $1.5 billion in food assistance by ending the LFPA and LFS programs and halting $500 million for TEFAP. 

People sorting and packing canned goods and food items at a food drive or distribution event.

Stand with Families Facing Hunger

Supporting food banks is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen your community, and it’s part of a larger national effort to ensure every family has access to nutritious food. To understand the rising needs food banks are facing—and how federal funding cuts are affecting nonprofits across the country—read our article: Food Insecurity: The Growing Crisis in America.  

Did You Know? 

  • Over 50 million people turned to food banks and pantries for help in 2024 (Feeding America, 2025) 

  • 81% of people facing hunger cited rising food costs as a top driver of their food insecurity (Feeding America, 2025) 

  • 18% of households with children experience food insecurity (Feeding America, 2025). 

  • 65% of food banks reported seeing an increase in demand (Feeding America, 2024) 

Find a Local Food Program in Your Community

Select your state to connect with a local food program and take action against hunger today.