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US food banks report surge in demand amid rising costs

Original: meidastouch "NEW: Food banks across America are seeing demand surge as families struggle with rising food and fuel costs

Food banks across the United States are reporting a sharp rise in demand, with some seeing increases of 20% to 60% compared with last year. Reporters visiting food banks in multiple states say workers attribute the surge to families struggling with higher food and fuel prices, with more working households seeking help.

Why now: Rising food and fuel costs are squeezing household budgets, making growing reliance on food banks a pressing economic story.

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• meidastouch "NEW: Food banks across America are seeing demand surge as families struggle with rising food and fuel costs. Some are reporting a 20% to 60% increase in need from last year. @MacFarlaneNews went inside food banks in multiple states. What workers told him about who… · voteinorout · 2

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