Key Takeaways

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Food insecurity prevalence rose in 2022 and 2023, following years of decline.

Factors like high food prices and the end of pandemic-related benefits may have played a role.

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At the state level, food insecurity prevalence varies widely and has also changed over time.

High quality stock photo of an authentic Asian-American Filipino senior woman shopping for food at a local grocery store, coping with high prices as inflation continues to push deeper into fixed incomes.

Mature woman holds smartphone while shopping for leafy greens in local supermarket.

The mature man is able to find his selection on the well stocked produce shelves in his local grocery store.

Senior woman carefully selects fruits and vegetables at grocery store

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