West Virginia Food Pantries Report Increased Demand

Why it matters locally: Food pantries across Missouri, particularly in its rural areas, may face similar increased demand and operational challenges due to modifications in federal policy regarding food assistance.

Rural food pantries in West Virginia are experiencing increased demand for assistance. Operators describe new challenges in providing food to community members. Representatives from these organizations state that federal changes have created new obstacles for their work. These changes include modifications to federal policy. Food assistance groups report providing services to more individuals. They also note changes in the types of resources available to them.