However, because black holes are surrounded by a light-trapping boundary called an event horizon, dormant black holes with larders that aren't quite so well stocked are far more elusive.
Their support comes at a critical time, with visits to New York City soup kitchens and food pantries near record highs and expected to increase further in response to federal funding cuts.
—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
In recent years, visits to food pantries and soup kitchens have increased 84%, on average per month, compared to pre-pandemic levels.
—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
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