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Report: Food insecurity in DC area is at its highest in 5 years

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A new report from the Capital Area Food Bank revealed that D.C.-area families are struggling with food insecurity at rates the region has not seen in years.

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  1. NBC4 Washington

    Food insecurity at 5-year high in DC region, hunger study says (opens NBC4 Washington)

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  2. Washington Post

    More than a third of D.C.-area households say they face food insecurity (opens Washington Post)

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    A Capital Area Food Bank study found the worst conditions in five years as job losses, rising costs and federal program cuts hit residents.

  3. WTOP Washington DC

    Many DC-area households are struggling to keep food on the table, report finds (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    According to a report, food insecurity is at a five-year high in the D.C. region and is nearing level seen at the height of the COVID pandemic.

  4. DC News Now

    Report: Food insecurity in DC area is at its highest in 5 years (opens DC News Now)

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    A new report from the Capital Area Food Bank revealed that D.C.-area families are struggling with food insecurity at rates the region has not seen in years.

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