Food insecurity has impacted 3.4 million Australians in 2024, with 32% of households experiencing moderate to severe food shortages, according to the latest report from Australian food relief organisation Foodbank.
While this marks a slight decrease from 2023 levels, the crisis remains a systemic issue, with around 2 million households facing severe food insecurity.
Many Australians are grappling with difficult choices between basic needs like food, housing, and utilities, as the economic strain becomes a prolonged challenge rather than a temporary setback.
The report highlighted the extent of the problem, with 97% of respondents worried about running out of food and 93% unable to afford balanced meals.
Foodbank’s head, Brianna Casey, emphasized that this is not merely a short-term issue but a persistent crisis for millions.
The situation in Australia mirrors a global food insecurity problem, with the United Nations reporting that 282 million people worldwide faced acute food insecurity in 2023, an increase of 24 million compared to the previous year.
Utility workers, government employees, health and insurance companies all get a raise.
The folks paying for those services get nothing.
Wondering why they don’t have food 🤔…..
Meanwhile Albo’s just bought at $4.5 mil luxury pad on the NSW coast