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Coronavirus 6 Million Signed Up for Food Assistance During the First 3 Months of the Pandemic

Before the pandemic, the Trump administration tried to cut food stamp benefits from 700,000 Americans.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright July 21, 2020 10:32 am EDT
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Coronavirus A Trump Administration Program to Deliver Food Aid to Struggling Americans Fell Short on Its Promises

“We’re getting about 60% of what we were told we would get,” Brian Greene, CEO of the Houston Food Bank, told Reuters.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil July 9, 2020 12:21 pm EDT
Coronavirus people can't pay their bills at the end of the month
Coronavirus US Households Are Having Trouble Meeting Basic Needs, Survey Shows

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, participants report not having the means to cover food, health and rent costs.

Associated Press Associated Press May 21, 2020 12:22 pm EDT