When America Faces a Food Crisis, Indonesia Thrives Thousands of US citizens queue for long hours in front of food banks that are starting to run out of stock. Red: Dwi Murdaningsih

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - The food crisis is now hitting the heart of the superpower, the United States. The country, which has long been known as the world's economic giant, now sees thousands of its citizens lining up for long hours in front of food banks that are starting to run out of stock. The Ministry of Agriculture cites a Reuters report, stating that this situation has occurred since the suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP — the largest anti-hunger program in the United States that has been providing food assistance to low-income households in various regions. Still citing the report, Reuters also reports that food banks in many areas are overwhelmed by the surge in demand. Storage racks are starting to empty, while grocery store supplies are decreasing due to inflation and tariff policies that are pressuring the trade sector. Beneficiaries claim they can now only rely on dwindling remaining stocks. Amidst the crisis gripping the advanced ...