Our church runs a food pantry for area folks. You can make fun of this all you want, but we’re experiencing exactly what this story says. More working people needing help and nearly empty shelves.
I agree. We just fed 125 people yesterday. Many of us donated the food. Many of these people are homeless, have no money for food, or are mentally ill. All are verified as needy. I packed many plates for them to take home for supper, and included in each package places that were having Thanksgiving dinners. I find it ignorant to talk down to the folks who have nothing and are hungry. I'm not in favor of the government handing them food stamps, but am all for people who can, helping people who can't. This isn't about government, but about hungry people. Work in a charitable organization, and you will see a lot of things you didn't previously know.
Another factor I read about in an article elsewhere is that FedGov is buying less food to prop up the farmers due to increased demand in the market. The gov donates this food (per the other article) - and this is a big factor for some food banks - they are receiving less from what may be one of the biggest “donors”.