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The Lucky Country is now the Hungry Country as food insecurity rises. Single parents are hit hardest

One in three households experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months, according to Foodbank's latest Hunger Report. That is 3.6 million households, 100,000 more than last year. Up to 60 per cent of single-parent households were affected, with some parents going without so their children can eat. Foodbank CEO Kylea Tink called for a national school breakfast program. The Federal Government has provided $700,000 in surge funding to help redirect surplus food to struggling households.

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Food insecurity is on the rise in Australia. We need more effective responses

Severe food insecurity in Australia rose by around 40 per cent between 2020 and 2024, according to an analysis of the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia survey. The proportion of people affected grew from 2.1 per cent to 3.0 per cent. Single-parent families with children face the greatest risk, with rates rising sharply among those with older children. The increase varied across cities and regions. The authors say better data is needed to direct support to the people and communities at greatest risk.

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The Lucky Country is now the Hungry Country as food insecurity rises. Single parents are hit hardest

Food insecurity is on the rise in Australia. We need more effective responses