Amidst a crisis that forces millions to pay more for groceries, gas and more, nearly half of Virginia households can’t get enough to eat. Food assistance organizations can’t meet the demand.
Meanwhile, Republicans cut food assistance to fund tax breaks for billionaires and wars that drive up costs.
Food pantries across Central Virginia are struggling to keep up as demand surges and donations decline. Feed More has seen a 20% increase in demand this year, while a new study finds that 42% of Virginia households experienced food insecurity.