Op-ed: Hunger is rising in Nebraska. Here's why food banks are sounding the alarm Michaella Kumke and Brian Barks Aug 10, 2026 13 hrs ago 0 × Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save "We worked all our lives. I thought I did everything right. 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