A report by the Greater Boston Food Bank reveals alarming levels of food insecurity in Massachusetts, with 37% of households affected in 2024, nearly double from 2019. The crisis is exacerbated by the end of pandemic aid, rising grocery prices, and proposed federal budget cuts. Areas such as Western Massachusetts and Boston report over 45% food insecurity rates. Leaders emphasize the significant health impacts of hunger and the urgency to combat it, amidst ongoing economic uncertainty and local food donor closures.
"Hunger is not just an individual issue, it is a public emergency with astronomical economic and human cost," said Catherine D'Amato, President and CEO of the Greater Boston Food Bank.
"Far too many Massachusetts residents suffer from food insecurity, which has significant negative impacts on their health, well-being and security," said Gov. Maura Healey in a statement.
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