Food Bank of East Alabama turns to community for donations amidst USDA cuts

AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) – The Food Bank of East Alabama is facing cuts from federal grants that may impact its ability to provide food to the hungry. Many federal agencies are experiencing cuts – including the USDA.

According to the Executive Director of the local food bank, Martha Henk, the cuts are coming at a time where food insecurity in east Alabama is at an all-time high.

“You look at less food, you look at more hungry people, and you’ve got a problem,” Henk said…

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