# Global food insecurity and relief efforts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-food-insecurity-and-relief-efforts > Updated: 2026-09-18T04:31:16.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Food insecurity remains a persistent challenge across North America and Australia, prompting various logistical and programmatic responses. In North America, efforts to combat hunger include the expansion of Toronto’s Student Nutrition Program to additional public schools to support children in food-insecure households. In the United States, the Food Bank of the Rockies has increased its capacity through a new 270,000 square foot facility in Colorado, featuring specialized cold storage for perishable goods. As challenges continue, logistical support has been bolstered in Australia, where the food bank FoodCare acquired a mini-bus to assist with volunteer transport and food pick-ups. Meanwhile, in the United States, researchers have raised concerns regarding rising grocery costs and declining SNAP participation following the passage of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ (HR 1) in 2025, noting that these trends may jeopardize eligibility for school meal programs. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-18: Food security challenges persist in Australia and the United States Food insecurity issues are being addressed through local donations in Australia and analyzed via policy shifts and rising costs in the United States. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/food-security-challenges-persist-in-australia-and-the-united-states ### 2026-08-24: Food insecurity trends drive nutrition programs and infrastructure expansion in North America Rising food insecurity affects millions in North America, with one in three Ontario children facing hunger and the Food Bank of the Rockies expanding its cold storage capacity in Colorado to meet demand. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/food-insecurity-trends-drive-nutrition-programs-and-infrastructure-expansion-in-north-america --- Cite as: Global food insecurity and relief efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-food-insecurity-and-relief-efforts