Rising Costs Drive Millions of Australians into Food Insecurity
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As many as 3.7 million Australian households estimated to have faced concerning levels of food insecurity in the past year.
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There has been a "real shift" with more young, middle-income earners experiencing food insecurity for the first time.
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Main causes are rising costs of living like housing, energy, fuel, and food prices.
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94% of food insecure Australians have changed grocery spending, with many cutting back on fresh produce.
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Half of food insecure households not seeking support due to stigma, but should feel entitled to access food charities.