Coronavirus Results in Surge in Demand at Food Banks
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The coronavirus has created challenging times for many people trying to provide adequate food and other supplies for their families and has also resulted in more people seeking out food banks for assistance.
Food banks in various parts of the United States are reporting an unprecedented number of people visiting food banks for the first time and seeing increases in demand of more than 200 percent. News reports show long lines of cars and people outside some of these facilities.
See the article about farmers and food banks in the Industry News section of this Insider newsletter for more information on how the coronavirus has impacted a large food bank in central California
CLFP has posted a list of food banks in California on its website. CLFP encourages its members and others who are able to consider donating to these food banks.
