Trump cuts are hitting food recovery groups in Contra Costa County particularly hard

Local food recovery groups are scrambling to fill gaps after deep federal and state cuts slashed millions and halted key programs

by Tony Hicks, Bay City News April 22, 2025April 22, 2025

White Pony Express (WPE) volunteer Paul Russell of Concord breaks down boxes after food sorting. (Ray Saint Germain/Bay City News)

THE WASHINGTON D.C. BUDGET is hitting hungry people 3,000 miles away particularly hard.

That also goes for those who feed them.

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