Posted 12/8/2023, 4:12:00 PM
Food Banks Overwhelmed as Cost of Living Crisis Drives Millions More Americans to Seek Help to Avoid Hunger
- Food banks are struggling to meet rising demand as food prices increase and more people face food insecurity
- 1 in 7 Americans now struggle with food insecurity, according to government numbers
- Food banks have seen demand more than double compared to pre-pandemic levels
- Inflation is negatively impacting people's incomes and budgets, leaving less money for food
- Feeding America estimates nearly 50 million people have visited food banks this year seeking help