Statistical Overview Of Food Insecurity

• USDA has reported a significant increase in the number of American households with hunger. According to the latest data, nearly 13% of U.S. households

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• Surging Food Insecurity: 44.2 million Americans affected by food insecurity

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• Impact of Inflation: The cost of groceries has risen by 33.5%over the past two years, significantly impacting low-income families

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• Reduction in SNAP Benefits: Cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) earlier this year have worsened the situation, with Propel’s survey indicating a 7%increase in meal skipping among beneficiaries

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• Disproportionate Effect on Vulnerable Groups: Black families and single mother-led households are among the most affected, with over 22% and 33% respectively reporting food insecurity​

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• 1 in 8 households deal with food insecurity

• 1 in 5 children face hunger