In February, we reported that area food banks were facing record levels of need. Now a federal food assistance program has been cut, adding to their troubles.
The United States Department of Agriculture canceled its Commodity Credit Corporation food purchasing program last month. FOOD For Lane County Executive Director Carolyn Stein said it means a loss of about 15% of their inventory, but not across the board.
“It’s the kind of primary foods that build meals: meat, eggs, fresh dairy, and produce,” she told KLCC. “Those are often the most expensive things to purchase, and they’re the hardest to afford for people that are living paycheck to paycheck.”…