Massachusetts sees record food bank demand as 34% of households face food insecurity.

Massachusetts is seeing a significant rise in food insecurity, affecting 1.9 million adults, or 34% of households, in 2023. Food banks across the state report record demand, due to high inflation and the end of pandemic aid like expanded SNAP benefits. Local organizations are working to address the issue, with the United Way planning to award grants to nonprofits tackling hunger.

November 22, 2024
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