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More Americans are hungry in the face of federal cuts, rising grocery prices
- The Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry near St. Louis no longer offers ground beef and chicken legs due to rising grocery prices and must adapt accordingly, said Executive Director Angela Gabel.
- More than 4 million Americans lost SNAP benefits between February 2025 and February 2026, based on federal data analyses.
- Federal law changes ended work requirement exemptions for various groups, including older adults, homeless people, veterans, and some rural residents, contributing to increased food insecurity.
- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported a notable rise in food insecurity nationwide, with more people struggling than during the pandemic peak.
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More Americans are hungry in the face of federal cuts, rising grocery prices
The days of ground beef and chicken legs are long gone at the Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry just outside of St. Louis. The nonprofit has swapped out those staple proteins for cheaper ground chicken and hot dogs as it faces…
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This story also appeared in Wisconsin Examiner The days of ground beef and chicken legs are long gone at the Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry just outside of St. Louis. The nonprofit has swapped out those staple proteins for cheaper ground chicken and hot dogs as it faces higher food costs and surging demand. “We have to adapt just like everybody else,” Executive Director Angela Gabel said about rising grocery prices. Last year, Ritenour spent about…
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