Stephen Gura talks about the rising demand for food at food pantries

Stephen Gura reports on the increasing demand for food at food pantries. Simultaneously, Operation Food Safe is taking active measures to prevent food waste. On October 7, 2026, volunteers, including Jim Mosblech from St. Louis, joined Operation Food Safe team members at Liberty Apple Orchard in Edwardsville, Ill. The group focused on picking fallen apples before they became too ripe, ensuring the produce could be utilized rather than wasted during the harvest season.