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Supply chain issues are not just causing grocery prices to shoot up, they're also putting a strain on Tampa Bay area food banks that are working to feed people in need.
The non-profit Feeding Tampa Bay says food insecurity is on the rise and in the midst of that, the supply chain issues we're seeing nationwide has them caught in a bit of a catch-22.
Americans who collect food stamps saw a huge increase in their benefits beginning on Oct. 1.
The federal funds are earmarked for low-income children who receive free and reduced lunch, to help offset the cost of feeding them at home this summer.
President Biden's administration approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food aid available to families in need.