They have propelled a political tussle over President-elect Joe Biden's choice for agriculture secretary, who will be tasked with fighting hunger. There is also a gap for parents with children too young to attend school -- the age at which poor nutrition can have life-long consequences. The effects have been felt by the non-profit Baltimore Hunger Project, which provides weekend groceries in and around the city for families whose children rely on school meals. That could bring relief to the Baltimore Hunger Project, which has seen demand triple to more than 2,000 families since the pandemic struck. "It was a culture shock for me, to come to the US to find so much food insecurity," he said.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 06, 2020 06:00 UTC