More people are going hungry now than at the height of the pandemic
Food insecurity in the United States has reached higher levels than during the peak of the pandemic. A recent survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York indicates that 10% of families reported missing meals due to lack of food. The rise in food insecurity is attributed to economic pressures, including rising food prices and the end of government relief programs.
- ▪More than 3,500 families attended a food distribution event organized by the Houston Food Bank in November.
- ▪The New York Fed survey found that 10% of families reported missing meals, with nearly 16% relying on food donations.
- ▪Among families earning less than $50,000 a year, nearly 20% were forced to skip meals or go without.
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Economy More people are going hungry now than at the height of the pandemic May 27, 20263:12 PM ET Scott Horsley More than 3,500 families attended a food distribution event organized by the Houston Food Bank in November. Mark Felix/AFP hide caption toggle caption Mark Felix/AFP More people in the United States are going hungry now than during the depths of the pandemic six years ago. Public Health In the U.S., hunger is often hidden. But it can still leave scars on body and mind A survey released Wednesday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York found higher levels of food insecurity this year than during the summer of 2020, when the coronavirus outbreak sparked double-digit unemployment.
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