Australia's hunger crisis: Food insecurity goes mainstream
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Foodbank Australia has found one in three households experienced food insecurity in the past year, as hunger becomes increasingly "mainstream" in 2026.
More Australians are skipping meals and struggling to afford nutritious food as cost-of-living pressures mount.
Foodbank Australia's latest report reveals one in three households experienced food insecurity in the past year, with growing demand for food relief services.
The charity warns hunger is becoming increasingly mainstream and entrenched across Australia.
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