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FOOD INSECURITY

Rising costs for food, along with high interest rates, are forcing consumers to cut back on discretionary spending. Minnesota saw nearly 9 million food shelf visits in 2024, a new record, with a 2.5 times increase since pre-pandemic times, showing more families struggle with basic needs.
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Second Harvest Heartland released the results of its recent Statewide Hunger Study, showing that one in five Minnesota households are experiencing food insecurity and cannot afford the food they need.
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