Growing Hunger in America

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Client households with children are 78% food insecure, up from 73% in 2005. "Many clients report having to choose between food and other necessities:"

-- 46% between food and paying for utilities, including heating oil, up from 42% in 2005;

-- 39% between food and paying rent or mortgages, compared to 35% in 2005;

-- 34% between food and medical care, including drugs, up from 32% in 2005;

-- 35% between food and transportation; and

-- 36% between food and gasoline for a car.

Government-Provided Help

-- 41% of households get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) aid, up from 35% in 2005;

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