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Food Volunteers load boxes of food into a car during a Greater Pittsburgh Community Food bank drive-up food distribution in Duquesne, Allegheny County, on Nov. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Food State’s Food Banks Struggle With Increased Need and Necessary Change During Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has created an unprecedented need—for more than just food—in food banks across Pennsylvania.

Jen Sako Jen Sako December 24, 2020 8:23 am EST
Coronavirus Flight attendants, airline pilots and other aviation workers hold a protest urging the US Congress to pass a Covid-19 relief package on September 9, 2020. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
Coronavirus Congress Might Finally Approve Stimulus. Here’s What Americans Say They Need It For.

As a breakthrough in negotiations appears imminent, COURIER asked Americans what they would do with a new stimulus check as the coronavirus continues to rampage across the country.

Meghan McCarthy Meghan McCarthy December 16, 2020 1:04 pm EST
Military Despite their service to the country, the US military has not been spared the economic ravages of the pandemic and hunger has soared among military families, according to reports.
Military Almost 40% of Military Families Are Struggling to Put Food on the Table

Despite their service, military families have not been spared the economic ravages of the pandemic and food insecurity is reportedly soaring.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil December 16, 2020 12:21 pm EST
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Food SNAP Applications Are Spiking. Advocates Say Congress Needs to Expand the Program Now.

Pennsylvania counties are seeing a surge of food insecurity. In Philadelphia, it has increased from 16.3% in 2018 to 21.8% this year. Rural areas are affected, too: In Elk County, it's at 15.9% (up from 9.9% in 2018).

Araceli Cruz Araceli Cruz December 15, 2020 1:49 pm EST
Food In this aerial view from a drone, people line up in their cars to receive food assistance at the Share Your Christmas food distribution event sponsored by the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, Faith Neighborhood Center, and WESH 2 at Hope International Church on December 9, 2020 in Groveland, Florida, near Orlando. As government support has run out and food banks are strapped, more Americans are shoplifting to make ends meet. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Food With No COVID Aid in Sight, Americans Are Turning to Shoplifting for Food

The federal government has failed to provide additional unemployment aid since July, and food banks are inundated.

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers December 10, 2020 5:25 pm EST

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Food Judge Rules Trump Won’t Be Able to Take Food Assistance Away From 700,000 Americans

“There are proven ways to help people find work, and taking food away from individuals makes them no more ready to find a job or secure a job."

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil October 19, 2020 3:54 pm EDT
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More than 29 million Americans reported not having enough food to eat in late July, and millions more now count themselves on the verge of falling into hunger.

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