‘The need is still there’: As ICE presence slows, immigrant families still face food crisis

By: Katrina Pross

Outlets: Sahan Journal

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 971

Last Updated: 4 days, 22 hours ago

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Minnesota food banks and food shelves say Operation Metro Surge has pushed many immigrant families into food insecurity, and they anticipate the aftereffects will last for some time.

When thousands of federal immigration agents flooded Minnesota in recent months, many immigrant families stopped leaving their homes and going to work; many are still struggling to make ends meet and afford basic necessities like groceries. While the federal government claims the operation is coming to …

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