Australian Families Battle Rising Food Insecurity
Nearly a million Australian households face severe food insecurity, with parents skipping meals to spare their children from hunger. A Foodbank Australia report highlights that more than 870,000 households, especially single-parent families, are severely impacted due to a cost-of-living crisis exacerbated by inflation and housing pressures.
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Across Australia, nearly a million households grapple with food insecurity as they navigate rising costs of living. According to a report by Foodbank Australia, families earning less than A$30,000 annually, particularly single-parent households, are most affected. The report indicates that the problem has worsened, a 5% increase from last year.
Foodbank Australia CEO Brianna Casey emphasized the dire effects of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, stating that low-income households, who were already vulnerable, are now facing acute shortages and making difficult choices. She warned that these families are reaching breaking points.
The escalating cost of housing, power, and groceries, despite a slight decline in inflation to 2.7%, continues to strain household resources. An increase in migration has exacerbated rental market pressure, compelling families to seek assistance from food relief charities more frequently as informal support networks dwindle.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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