SNAP Program Concerns - Millions of Americans face potential loss of SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, causing families to seek alternatives [1] - Majority of SNAP recipients are children, followed by older adults and people with disabilities, including veterans and youth aging out of foster care [3] - Main reasons for SNAP enrollment include job loss, wage reduction, or caring for a family member, with most people on SNAP for 6 to 24 months depending on the economy [3] - One in eight Americans relies on SNAP, highlighting its critical role in food security [9] Funding and Potential Solutions - Congress has provided USDA with the authority to issue funding to prevent millions from losing food [1] - USDA was aware of the deadline to move funds forward to avoid benefit delays [5] - Contingency funding, Section 32 funds, and credit corporation funding are available resources [7][8] - Senate Republicans are discussing a bill to prevent the loss of food aid, but the Secretary of Agriculture could act more quickly by reallocating funds [8] Impact and Challenges - Families are struggling to afford rent, medicine, and car insurance, leading to food insecurity [11] - Food banks are working extra hours to address increased need, but they were created as an emergency mechanism, not a long-term solution [9][10] - SNAP recipients often allocate 70% to 80% of their limited income to housing [11]

Welcome back. As we've been discussing this morning, we're now in the second week of a government shutdown, and there's still no end in sight. Americans are starting to feel the effects.In a small town near West Point, a group of women are working together to keep their community fed during this shutdown. Our MSNBC investigative correspondent Mark Santia shows us how they're doing just that. Welcome to Highland Falls, New York.This village of 3,000 people sits just outside the main gate of West Point. It's ...

Core Insights - Vontier Corporation collaborates with the NACS Foundation's Neighborhood Nourish Program to combat hunger and reduce food waste while strengthening communities [1][4] - The initiative aims to channel surplus food donations from retailers to local food banks, addressing food insecurity in various U.S. communities, particularly in Chicago [2][3] - Vontier has committed $50,000 in 2025 to support volunteer efforts and food recovery events, building on the success of recovering over 76,000 pounds of food in 2024 [2][3] Company Overview - Vontier is a global industrial technology company focused on productivity, automation, and multi-energy technologies within the mobility ecosystem [5] - The company emphasizes continuous improvement and innovation through the Vontier Business System [5] Industry Context - The NACS Foundation represents over 1,000 retail member companies, encompassing more than 200,000 stores globally, with 90,000 stores in the U.S. alone [6] - The U.S. convenience store industry had sales of $837 billion in 2024, conducting 160 million transactions daily [6]

Core Insights - Toast, Inc. has launched the Toast Changemakers Program, a $5 million initiative over five years aimed at combating food insecurity in the U.S. [1][9] - The program will provide $150,000 in grants to 15 restaurants, each receiving $10,000 to support their local food security efforts [3][9] - Toast projects a 29% year-over-year growth in fintech and subscription gross profit for 2025, exceeding its previous forecast of 25-27% [5][9] Industry Context - In 2023, 13.5% of U.S. households faced food insecurity, highlighting the critical role of restaurants in community support through food donations and charitable contributions [2] - According to the National Restaurant Association, 84% of restaurant operators made charitable contributions from 2020 to 2023, with 75% donating food [2] Company Strategy - Toast is expanding its market presence, recently launching in Australia, marking its fourth international market, and onboarding its first customer, Graze Craze [6] - The company aims to penetrate new customer segments across enterprise and food and beverage retail, with expectations for net additions in 2025 to exceed those of 2024 [6] Financial Performance - Toast's stock has gained 39.1% over the past year, outperforming the Zacks Internet-Software industry's growth of 38% [8]

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toast Teams Up with Tyler Florence to Launch Toast Changemakers Program to Combat Food Insecurity. ...

Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation Charitable Donation to Support More Than 50 Local Organizations; Additional PG&E Funding Supports Food Banks' Emergency Preparedness OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The PG&E Corporation Foundation (The PG&E Foundation) is providing $1.12 million to local food banks, tribal food banks and senior meal programs to help feed the growing number of individuals and families struggling with food insecurity. The PG&E Foundation's recent contribution will provide ...

Almost everyone in this food line is either an active duty service member or married to one. Twice a week just outside of Fort Hood, Texas, the Armed Services YMCA holds a free food distribution for the military community. And every week, there are more families in the line than food to serve.>> Lately, it's just been we've been having to use it a lot often. >> Shantel Mloud's husband is an E7 Sergeant first class, and she has a part-time job that lets her work from home. on paper, >> you would think y'all ...

In Gaza, there are 2.1% million people and that entire population is classified at what we call acute food insecurity. Um, that means that everyone in Gaza struggles to find food to feed themselves and their family on a daily basis. Now, of the 2.1%, 1 million people are at a higher level of food insecurity and half a million of them are classed at the very highest level on the international scale, which is famine-like conditions.Really important to remember these numbers are a lagging indicator. So they in ...

Can you give us some context here so that we can understand the numbers. How many people in the conflict zone are currently at risk when it does come to starvation. Thanks for having me on, Taylor.So in Gaza, there are 2.1% million people. And that entire population is classified as what we call acute food insecurity. And that means that everyone in Gaza struggles to find food to feed themselves and their family on a daily basis.Now, all of the 2.11% million people are on a higher level of food insecurity, ...

This is Kenya. 50 million people live there. Yet one in three go to bed hungry.This is William Rudo, Kenya's president. He's reported to own multiple high value properties such as hotels, villas, and mansions. Each of them are valued at millions of dollars.This is Teter Baguso, William Oliv, and Bola Ahmed. All three of them have net worths at over $100 million. And these are their countries, Equatorial, Guinea, Azar, Bayan, and Nigeria.All three of these countries face rampant food insecurity, poverty, and ...