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The Foodbank gives small food donations in Trotwood but they were shocked after seeing the number of people who need meals more than before and had to turn some people away. The Chief Development Officer of the Foodbank said people in America are still using food bank services.
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Foodbank gives small food to people but unfortunately, they had to turn some people away [Photo: Food Revolution Network]
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According to a nationwide new study, food insecurity has gone down but people in the Miami Valley are still visiting food pantries at a higher rate than before. The Chief Development Officer of the Foodbank, Lee Lauren Truesdale said, Foodbank served well over 1,000 but sadly, they had to turn some people away and directed them to their local food pantry.
According to the Chief Development Officer Lee Lauren, the data from 2021 and said the economic status that we saw every day is different than what it was in 2021. Back in 2021, food drives and temporary COVID SNAP benefits were available but now the COVID SNAP benefits are no more available.
According to Truesdale, it is worse than ever because people are still trying to recover from everything because of the pandemic and this leads people to rely on the Foodbank for now. People like Lee Lauren Truesdale will continue to work to keep everyone fed and wants to serve people in need.
