Jun 16 2026HEALTH
Protein shortage in food aid: Why families are left with empty calories
The U. S. food aid system has a big blind spot. For years, the focus was on filling stomachs, not on filling plates with healthy food. Now, millions of families who depend on food banks are getting mostly cheap, shelf-stable carbs instead of the protein-rich foods they really need. Eggs, milk, chees
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