Emergency food assistance for Americans could reach 50 million people this year as the coronavirus pandemic has increased the need nationwide. Locally, Move for Hunger is holding a food drive with a drop-off box for nonperishable goods at Marine Max in Ship Bottom until Nov. 23.   

More than 37 million Americans were food insecure prior to the pandemic, according to Move for Hunger. Feeding America estimates that number could rise by 17 million in 2020.