Food Banks Say $450 Million Can’t Make Up for SNAP Shortfall (1)

Food bank and soup kitchen operators struggling to meet overwhelming demand say they’re grateful for $450 million in the new coronavirus-aid package, but a boost in federal nutrition benefits could go further.

The Covid-19 stimulus measure (Public Law 116-136) that President Donald Trump signed into law Friday appropriated an extra $450 million for the Emergency Food Assistance Program, which provides free food to low-income households through local agencies such as food banks. Anti-hunger advocates say the support is welcome but does little to address issues like a decline in volunteers and surge in demand.

Congress could make a ...