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flag Food insecurity among low-income Bay Area adults nearly doubled from 2001 to 2024 due to rising costs and reduced aid.

flag Food insecurity among low-income adults in California’s Bay Area has nearly doubled since 2001, rising from 26% to 46% by 2024, according to the California Health Interview Survey. flag The increase, mirroring a statewide trend, is linked to rising living costs and reduced federal aid. flag Sonoma, Napa, Santa Cruz, Contra Costa, and San Mateo counties saw the largest recent spikes, while San Francisco and Marin counties reported declines. flag The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank plans to expand its survey in 2025–2026 to include middle-income households, aiming to improve targeted support in high-cost areas.

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