More Americans are hungry in the face of federal cuts, rising grocery prices

With federal funding cuts and skyrocketing grocery prices, more Americans are experiencing hunger, forcing food pantries like the Ritenour Co-Care outside St. Louis to reduce their offerings to cheaper alternatives like ground chicken and hot dogs. This shift highlights the growing strain on nonprofits as demand surges, revealing the broader issue of economic strain on low-income families. This troubling trend underscores the urgent need for policy changes to address both food insecurity and the rising cost of living.