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Ohio food banks strain as Trump slashes federal aid programs

Ohio's largest food bank, Mid-Ohio, fed over 35,000 families weekly but faced serious strain in 2025 amid funding cuts.
The USDA cancelled the $500 million Local Food Purchase Assistance program and froze $500 million for TEFAP in March, cutting important support.
Pantry visits nearly doubled from pre-COVID-19 levels to 1.8 million last year and continue to grow this year despite the federal aid reduction.
The Center for Community Solutions warned proposed SNAP cuts could cost Ohio $475 million annually, threatening agency closures and less food availability.
Mid-Ohio’s CEO indicated that while food banks are expected to maintain some supplies, reductions in funding could lead to pantry closures as government support decreases and resources become scarcer.

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Tampa Bay Times

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A federal program sent farmers’ fresh produce to food banks. It’s being cut.

The Trump administration ended the $900 million initiative as part of its push to reduce federal spending.

5 days ago·Tampa, United States

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Ohio Food Banks Strain as Trump Slashes Federal Aid Programs

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Ohio food banks strain as Trump slashes federal aid programs

The Mid-Ohio Food Collective feeds some 35,000 families a week across the state which Donald Trump won in the last three elections. Now his cuts are hurting.

6 days ago·United Kingdom

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Ohio food banks strain as Trump slashes federal aid programmes

In a state that handed Trump three straight wins, where Trump flags flap near food aid flyers pinned on bulletin boards, the cost of his austerity push is starting to show.

7 days ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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