May 22, 2025 | 06:47 GMT +7
May 22, 2025 | 06:47 GMT +7
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Most food banks are seeing more demand than last year going into the holiday season, according to the nonprofit Feeding America's survey of 157 food banks.
The big picture: Food insecurity has steadily risen since before the pandemic, with 65% of food banks recording an increase in the number of people served in October 2024 compared to October 2023.
By the numbers: An average of 20% more people have sought out services from the food banks surveyed.
Zoom out: Demand throughout 2024 fluctuated but is higher overall than pre-pandemic levels.
Flashback: Last year, Americans said they were less likely to donate food during the holiday season because of increasing food and grocery costs, per Divert Inc., a food waste reduction company.
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