The Economic Crisis: What's the Most Common Cause of Food Insecurity in the US?
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According to the USDA, 13.5% of households were food insecure at some point during 2023, representing a significant portion of the population struggling to consistently access adequate and nutritious food. While a single cause is difficult to pinpoint, economic instability, driven by low wages and high costs of living, is the most pervasive and common driver of food insecurity across the country.
