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St. Mary's Food Bank Opens
The first food bank opened in 1967 and becomes the first of many foods banks across America. -
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Timeline of Hunger in America
This timeline explains the timeline of hunger in America. -
Food and Nutritional Assistance
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, became the largest program to provide for people of all demographics in 1969. -
Food and Famine
The Food Research and Action Center required 26 states to implement a food stamp program to feed the hungry and lower the rates of food insecurity in 1970. -
More Food Banks Open
About 90% of food banks were established after 1981, providing more food for people who could not afford it. -
Inflation Amidst Financial Crisis
Inflation in food prices amidst a financial crisis caused an increase of 46% for individuals suffering from food insecurity in 2012. -
Demand for More Food Banks
The UCLA center for Health Policy Research published a study that showed a 40% increase in demands for more food banks, thus leaving many hungry in 2012. -
US Food Banks Express Concerns
Due to an increase in food prices, decrease in donations, and fewer surplus, due to efficient production, many food banks began to express concerns in 2012. -
Funding is Cut
Federal funding decreased and congress debated further cuts to the food stamp assistance program, which is used to supply food for the hungry in August of 2012. -
Hunger Action Month
Feeding America launched "Hunger Action Month" in September of 2012. This campaign raises awareness that 1 in 6 Americans are food insecure. With more awareness, food banks are able to take in more donations.
