17-04-2025
Local food bank loses millions in funding cuts, says upcoming months could look different
The Dayton Food Bank is facing millions in funding cuts.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
News Center 7's Mason Fletcher speaks with Lee Alder, Chief Development Officer with the Dayton Food Bank, to hear how they plan to keep feeding the hungry LIVE on News Center 7 at 5:30.
TRENDING STORIES:
2 people were killed and at least 5 wounded in Florida State shooting
Lieutenant cleared to return to duty following deadly Piqua police shooting
5 injured in reported home explosion in Richmond
The Dayton Food Bank fights food insecurity in our community. They are now being faced with the challenge of providing for the same people, but with less money and support.
'We have been anticipating this coming down the pipeline. We're of course hoping that we would not receive a substantial amount of cuts,' Alder said.
Unfortunately, the food bank is being hit with extensive cuts. This includes around $2 million worth of meat, dairy and canned goods, more than $400,000 of locally sourced goods and nearly $20,000 worth of food for their summer feeding program.
On top of all that, the food bank has had 12 food orders cancelled between now and the end of June, Alder says.
Alder says this is the local impact of federal cuts. For people counting on this food, it will still be available, but it may be different.
[SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
