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Food Insecurity Hits Five-Year High in DC Area, Report Reveals
A new report from the Capital Area Food Bank indicates that food insecurity in the D.C. region has reached a five-year high, with 38% of households affected. The report highlights the impact of job losses, inflation, and cuts to federal funding on families' ability to access food.
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Local coverage
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