by Arsenio Toledo, Natural News:
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- The rapidly rising cost of living in Washington state is driving more residents into food insecurity, with one in four residents experiencing it in 2024.
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- Food bank usage has surged from eight million visits in 2023 to over 13 million in 2024.
- Rising housing and grocery costs are seen as the primary drivers of food insecurity, with housing expenses like rent and mortgage payments disproportionately impacting household budgets.