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Sarah Melotte, Daily Yonder

Food insecurity increased faster in rural areas than urban ones last year

By: - November 15, 2023

The percentage of rural households experiencing food insecurity grew by 4 points in 2022 to 15%. Metropolitan households experiencing food insecurity grew by 2 points to 12%. The rate of increase was nearly two-thirds greater in rural areas than in metropolitan ones, according to data from Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). The increase was expected […]