San Antonio Food Bank expects local hunger to rise due to tariffs, federal layoffs

The San Antonio Food Bank is bracing for a rush in demand as the Trump administration's one-two punch of tariffs and massive federal layoffs cut into the economic stability of local residents. Food Bank CEO Eric Cooper said the White House's tariffs on Mexican goods will raise food prices, hurting San Antonio families' ability to afford groceries. At the same time, those price hikes will limit the ability of donors to supply the nonprofit with sustenance to aid families in need.