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What the loss of federal food aid means for food insecurity in Delaware

The USDA's canceled food aid shipments has left food banks, such as the Food Bank of Delaware, scrambling to fill the gap created.
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The USDA's canceled food aid shipments has left food banks, such as the Food Bank of Delaware, scrambling to fill the gap created.

Food banks across the country are facing mounting challenges, and the Food Bank of Delaware is no exception.

The USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program, a critical source of food assistance, has halted its scheduled shipments. That means fewer staples like fresh produce, dairy, protein, and shelf-stable items are making it to families in need.

This week, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon sat down with the President and CEO of the Food Bank of Delaware Cathy Kanefsky to examine the implications of the USDA canceling food aid shipments and how it affects food insecurity in the First State.

DPM's Kyle McKinnon examines the implications of the canceled USDA food aid shipments with the CEO of the Food Bank of Delaware Cathy Kanefsky

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Kyle McKinnon is the Senior Producer for The Green with a passion for storytelling and connecting with people.