Food Bank

Food bank staff expect a wave of new demand as millions of Americans are set to lose federal food assistance in November. But they insist that their services alone won’t be enough to feed everyone who relies on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

A food distribution that serves hundreds of Bloomington-Normal residents each month is ending.

The Midwest Food Bank in Normal says it's seeing more food insecurity, and a recent church donation should help the organization combat it.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen said a bipartisan bill he's co-sponsoring to reduce fentanyl smuggling at the southern border would also help suppress gun smuggling.

The end of expanded federal nutrition benefits come at a time when central Illinois food banks already were struggling to ensure everyone is fed.

Food banks are preparing for an increased demand as benefits from the SNAP food aid program return to pre-pandemic levels.

The coronavirus pandemic has taught many people a lesson in supply chain economics, not least of all the Midwest Food Bank.The 17-year-old not-for-profit…

Normal Mayor Chris Koos is among more than 250 mayors who are standing up against the Trump administration’s plans to cut 3.1 million people from the…

Midwest Food Bank aims to spend 99 cents of every dollar on feeding hungry families. The remaining 1% is for administrative costs.Executive Director Tara…

Food pantry operators in McLean County say if the partial federal government shutdown continues to drag into February, they will have many more mouths to…