The need for consistent access to nutritious food continues at near-record levels \u2014\u202f1 in 6\u202findividuals in our community relies on Second Harvest for food, and half are children and seniors.\u202fFamilies are facing\u202furgent challenges\u202fdue to rising costs of\u202ffood,\u202fhousing\u202fand childcare.\u202fEven before\u202fthe\u202frecent cuts to SNAP (formerly food stamps) and Medicaid in HR1 (Big Beautiful Bill Act), our clients\u2019 budgets were stretched thin.<\/p>\n
Now, families may face\u202fhigher healthcare costs\u202ffrom HR1 and the loss of\u202fAffordable Care Act (ACA)\u202fsubsidies\u202f\u2014\u202fall on top of soaring living expenses\u202f\u2014\u202fwhich\u202fcould\u202fdrive more people to seek food\u202fassistance.\u202fWhen healthcare costs rise, food is often the first thing families cut\u202f\u2014\u202fincreasing food insecurity and demand at food banks.<\/p>\n
Second Harvest is here to help ensure families\u202fdon\u2019t\u202fhave to choose between groceries,\u202frent\u202for healthcare.\u202fNo matter what\u202fhappens, our commitment\u202fremains\u202fsteadfast:<\/strong> ensuring\u202feveryone in our community has the nutritious food we all need to thrive. But we cannot\u202fmeet\u202fthis moment\u202falone. We need your help.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>