Pandemic causing food crisis in the U.S.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to get worse, many in the U.S. are being forced to rely on food banks. In multiple cities, long lines of cars wait for much-needed groceries. Tom Hanson reports.
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Concerns over food insecurity during pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the U.S., a growing number of people are dealing with food insecurity. Research from the nonprofit Feeding America shows that 54 million people could experience hunger in 2020. Patch editor Kenan Draughorne joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Dairy producers donate surplus to food banks
When restaurants and schools closed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, dairy farmers had to dump tens of thousands of gallons of surplus milk as demand plummeted. Now, they are donating that surplus to food banks instead. Carter Evans reports.
Farmers donate surplus milk to food banks
When coronavirus lockdown measures were first implemented, dairy farmers dumped tens of thousands of gallons of surplus milk that was no longer needed for schools and restaurants. Now, that excess milk is being donated to food banks. Carter Evans reports.
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The increasing demands upon food banks
Charities are struggling to help record numbers of Americans who are out of work during the pandemic, adding to the millions who already experience food insecurity
How food banks are rising to meet an increasing need
Charities are struggling to find new ways to help record numbers of Americans who are out of work during the pandemic, adding to the millions who already experience food insecurity. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger talks with food pantries in New York, Maine and California, whose work in their communities is being strained — by increased demand, costlier supplies, and a reduced workforce — and yet has never been more valuable.
Demand surges at food banks amid virus crisis
Desperation is growing by the day for Americans who lost their jobs over the coronavirus pandemic, and an estimated 17 million people could now be facing hunger, in addition to those who already battle it every day. Feeding America, the national organization linking U.S. food banks, estimates it will need an additional $1.4 billion to meet increased needs over the next six months. Mireya Villarreal speaks to a newly unemployed couple in New Orleans who have turned to a food pantry as the virus crisis keeps the city under lockdown.
Pandemic puts strain on food banks
Feeding America, the nation's largest network of food banks, reported a 98% increase in demand during the coronavirus pandemic. Thousands have been forced to wait for hours in long lines at food banks across the country and some have gone hungry. Janet Shamlian reports on how some food pantries in rural America have had to close.
Food banks struggle to keep up with demand
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José Andrés feeding furloughed workers
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Seeking shelter
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According to a new report, one in seven Americans is receiving food assistance
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