Mississippi Food Bank Sees More Demand, but Less Federal Funding
DOGE budget cuts are hurting the Hancock County Food Pantry in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, reports WLOX:
The Hancock County Food Pantry is a source that many people in the area rely on during hard times. Now that summer has begun, it’s seeing more people than usual.
“I think it has something to do with the job market,” claims pantry treasurer Jan Vest. “The economy is sputtering, and that means more people are facing food insecurity.”
Vest explains the pantry sees around 1,300-1,400 clients a month, with over 350 of them being children. The pantry recently took a hit, losing $8,000 of federal money after being a part of DOGE budget cuts a few months ago.
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