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Auburn Food Bank sees increased demand after nationwide reduction in SNAP benefits [Video]

Across the state, thousands of families are struggling to put food on the table. Many have turned to their local food banks for help, but even food banks are struggling to meet the demand.

“We have a new pandemic. The new pandemic is, we don’t have enough food on the shelves,” says Auburn Food Bank Director Debbie Christian. “We don’t have enough food to give out. We have more families that are needing food.”

Christian and the food bank staff are determined to keep Auburn fed.

“This is definitely a labor of love,” said Christian.

It’s a labor of love that’s become more labor-intensive over the past few weeks.

The Auburn Food Bank has seen more than a 50% increase in demand for food since last month when SNAP benefits were reduced nationwide.

Local food banks have described recent donations as scarce due in part to the rising cost of food.

“It’s been harder to get food on our …

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Remarks by José Andrés at WCK's Celebration of Life Service at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen

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WCK Celebration of Life at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

World Central Kitchen held an interfaith Celebration of Life to honor our heroes killed in Gaza. The memorial service was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Thursday, April 25. The memorial service honored Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha of Palestine, John Chapman of Britain, Jacob Flickinger of the U.S. and Canada, Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom of Australia, James Henderson of Britain, James Kirby of Britain, and Damian Soból of Poland.__Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen