June 26, 2025 | 03:19 GMT +7
June 26, 2025 | 03:19 GMT +7
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Data: USDA; Chart: Erin Davis/Axios Visuals.
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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