Is There Food Scarcity in the USA? The Truth About Food Insecurity
                                
                                
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                                According to a September 2024 USDA report, 13.5% of U.S. households experienced food insecurity in 2023, a significant increase from the previous year. This critical data reveals that the primary challenge is not widespread food *scarcity* in the USA but rather a lack of consistent, reliable access to enough nutritious food.