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‘99 Cents Only Stores' closures could affect families facing food insecurity in LA County
About one million households in Los Angeles are food insecure, according to data from the University of Southern California. Now, those same experts worry the closure of 99 Cents Only Stores will make things much worse.
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How '99 Cents Only Stores' closures affect hunger in LA
Data from the University of Southern California showed that about a million LA County households don’t have enough to eat. The closure of 99 Cent Store locations could make things tougher. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News on April 15, 2024.
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OC food banks see rise in demand following inflation
Two prominent non-profits in Orange County, both agreed on the demand for affordable options. They are not only witnessing an increase in the number of families seeking assistance but are also encountering new families that have never sought help before.
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OC communities hit with the impact of inflation
While economists did see inflation cool dow the past months, non-profits in Orange County that serve the most vulnerable are still seeing a tremendous need. Hetty Chan reports for the NBC4 News on Jan. 10, 2023.
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LATTC launches Basic Needs Center to help students experiencing homelessness, food insecurity
With the cost of living having increased to exuberant prices since the pandemic, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College launched a new center that provides groceries and resources to students experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.
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LATTC opens food pantry, basic needs center for students
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College is providing some relief for students struggling with homelessness and hunger. Karma Dickerson reports for the NBC4 News on Nov. 30, 2023.
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Text H4H to 41444: NBC4 and Telemundo 52's Annual Help for the Hungry Campaign Kicks Off to Fight Hunger and Support Local Food Banks
NBC4 and Telemundo 52’s Help for the Hungry sixth annual campaign returns from November 20 through December 31, 2023 to support local food banks and help provide meals to families in need throughout Southern California. Viewers can support the fight against hunger and donate any amount by texting H4H to 41444 or in person at their neighborhood Ralphs and Food…
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Food benefits for millions at center of latest Washington spending fight
Despite record low unemployment, nonprofits say they are continuing to see rising demand for food assistance as Congress debates further cuts.
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UN food agency warns of ‘doom loop' for world's hungriest as governments cut aid
The World Food Program is warning that humanitarian funding cuts by governments are forcing the U.N. agency to drastically cut food rations to the world’s hungriest people.
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UN cuts food aid to millions globally amid ‘crippling' funding crisis
The United Nations says it has been forced to cut food, cash payments and assistance to millions of people in many countries because of “a crippling funding crisis” that has seen its donations plummet by about half as acute hunger is hitting record levels.
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Pandemic-Era Food Stamp Benefits Are About to End. Strained Food Banks Are Bracing for Spike in Need
Nearly 30 million Americans who got extra government help with grocery bills during the pandemic will soon see that aid shrink.
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NBC4 and Telemundo 52 Kick Off Their Help for the Hungry Campaign
NBC4 and Telemundo 52 Help for the Hungry campaign kicked off its fifth year of helping raise funds to support regional food banks and fight hunger in Southern California.
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Thousands of Military Families Struggle With Food Insecurity
Many military families can’t afford food and other basic needs. The Department of Defense said it’s working to fix the problem.