Number of Parents Worried About 'Putting Food on the Table’ Soars
Summary
A new study shows that many American parents are worried about being able to afford enough food for their children. Rising prices, especially for gas and energy, are making it harder for families to buy food, leading some parents to skip meals or cut back on other essentials.Key Facts
- 67% of parents are more concerned about feeding their children now compared to last year, up from 44% in 2024.
- 51% of surveyed households struggled to afford enough food in the past year.
- The study was done by HelloFresh and No Kid Hungry, surveying 2,000 parents of children aged 5 to 18.
- 87% of parents said the economy is making it harder to afford food.
- Rising gas and energy costs contribute to families’ difficulties in feeding themselves.
- Inflation rose 4.2% annually as of May 2024, the fastest increase since April 2023.
- Many parents are skipping meals or using savings to buy food.
- Food insecurity is especially high among lower-income and less educated households.
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