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For Virginia foodbanks, growing demand amidst federal cuts

November 13, 2025 Kunle Falayi

Pansy Frye and other volunteers load boxes of nonperishable goods for area seniors as part of a federal program at the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank distribution center in Charlottesville, Tuesday, November 12th. Photo by Christopher Tyree

The Trump administration canceled 94 million pounds of food aid in recent months. Here’s what didn’t make it to Virginia charities.

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In Social Services, Federal Government Tags food insecurity, food security, food banks, food pantry

Federal cuts and shutdown heighten food insecurity across Virginia

November 5, 2025 Kunle Falayi

SNAP beneficiaries will temporarily receive assistance through the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance as government shutdown locks up funding for the federal program. Photo by: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Federal actions hit hardest on needy families in small cities and rural, southwest counties, according to a VCIJ at WHRO analysis.

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In Social Justice, Social Services, State Government, Federal Government, Health Tags SNAP, food security, food insecurity, food banks, food pantry

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