Summary
The USDA has canceled $11 million in funding for North Carolina food banks through the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program.
The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina, one of seven affected food banks, was set to receive $2 million.
CEO Amy Beros urged officials to reconsider, highlighting the economic impact on farmers and rising food insecurity.
The nonprofit is now seeking state funding to offset the loss. Hunger has been increasing in the 34 counties the organization serves.
What makes it even worse is Fort Liberty (I will not say Bragg - Trump/Hegseth you assholes), Camp Lejeune, Seymour Johnson, and other military bases are square in the middle of Eastern NC. Enlisteds and their families are often the ones on assistance because military pay is barely enough to live on.
I wonder if Trump knows the price of loyalty when he tries his shit using the military.
I think most people would be surprised at how many people depend on these programs. Here’s an interactactive map showing food insecurity in the US.
I know what it’s like to depend on the food bank. The ones in my area suck, but it’s something. These people now have nothing.
Oh, well… at least they haven’t also had historic flooding recently! 😬
Someone forgot the first half of the bread and circuses equation.
It’s not even a good circus. The clowns are scary and the tent is on fire.
The clowns are scary and the tent is on fire
You misspelled Tesla.
America first!
American’s last!
