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

With federal funding cuts and skyrocketing grocery prices, more Americans are struggling to afford basic food, leading to increased reliance on food pantries like Ritenour Co-Care outside St. Louis. These organizations are now serving cheaper alternatives like ground chicken and hot dogs instead of traditional proteins due to higher costs and rising demand. This shift highlights a growing crisis in food security, underscoring the urgent need for policy adjustments to address these systemic issues and ensure everyone has access to nutritious food.