Hunger Crisis Worsens as Food Insecurity Jumps 31% Nationwide, Forcing Millions to Seek Aid While Grocery Prices Soar
• Food insecurity in the U.S. has risen 31% since 2021, the largest annual increase since 2008, leaving over 44 million people living in food-insecure households • Food banks report operating under increasing pressure as demand for food assistance rises while food donations decline • Visits to New York food pantries have climbed 65% since 2019 according to City Harvest organization • Grocery prices rose 2.1% in October 2022 compared to 2021, forcing families to cut back on food spending • 50% of working-age households in New York City do not have enough income to afford necessities like food, housing, healthcare and transportation