(KMAland) — Iowa families could soon face tougher times putting food on the table.
The budget reconciliation bill passed by Congress this summer is set to hit the state with higher costs for food assistance and leaders said charities are not able to fill the gap. In 2023, nearly one in eight Iowans, close to 400,000 people, struggled with food insecurity, including more than 120,000 children.
Annette Hacker, chief communications and strategy officer for Food Bank of Iowa, warned of a ripple effect. She said the generous donors her organization depends on are also feeling the pinch…