Washington food banks brace for 10 million visits as families struggle with high grocery prices

WASHINGTON – The rising cost of living, particularly in housing and groceries, is pushing more families in Washington state to seek assistance from food banks.

According to Robert Ojeda of Food Lifeline, the largest hunger relief organization in the state, food insecurity affects about 25% of Washingtonians, meaning one in four residents is struggling to access enough food.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office reports that food costs in western Washington have increased by 20% since 2021. This surge in prices has led to a significant rise in visits to local food banks and meal programs.

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