Across the country, food banks are facing unprecedented challenges as recent federal funding cuts, including significant reductions from the USDA, threaten their ability to serve communities in need. Notably, the Houston Food Bank is grappling with an $11 million loss, while the Hudson Valley Food Bank anticipates losing 8 million pounds of food, equating to 2 million fewer meals. Similar situations arise in Tacoma and Memphis, where local organizations warn that hunger relief programs are at risk. Smaller farms in Washington and food recovery groups in Contra Costa County are also feeling the strain. Many food banks are calling on their communities for support, as shelves grow bare and operational challenges increase. Advocates emphasize that healthy food access should not be jeopardized by budget cuts and are rallying to restore funding.