According to The Seattle Times a food bank in South Seattle, planned to provide storage and services for local farmers and hunger relief groups, has been canceled due to funding uncertainty at the federal level. The project, known as South Seattle Food Hub, has been funded by a $4 million reimbursement grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, was expected to open in fall 2026. The cancellation comes as food aid groups brace for a potential spike in demand, highlighting the ongoing need for more storage facilities to address food insecurity in the region.

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