Which critique most accurately evaluates a systemic limitation of relying primarily on nonprofit/community-based food assistance rather than coordinated federal programs?

• A. The only limitation of community-based organizations is that they do not accept EBT cards, which is the sole determinant of whether someone will be food secure.
• B. Community-based systems can be inconsistent, geographically variable, and dependent on volunteer capacity and donations, creating coverage gaps that leave some households underserved compared with the more standardized eligibility and funding of federal programs.
• C. Nonprofit systems have no logistical weaknesses because food pantries and soup kitchens operate under a single national protocol identical to USDA, ensuring perfect overlap with federal benefits.
• D. Community programs are always superior because they have unlimited funding and guaranteed nationwide coverage, while federal programs are small-scale and rarely reach eligible populations, making federal systems largely redundant.

Answer: (B)