85% of New Yorkers saw the cost of food rising faster than their income, making it harder to afford groceries. Nearly four in five households reported increased difficulty in affording food, the highest percentage recorded in the annual poll.
For millions in New York, the affordability crisis hits hard at the grocery checkout line, affecting families with kids the most. This situation forces many to buy less healthy food and induces stress about making ends meet.
Approximately 43% of New Yorkers are experiencing food insecurity, leading them to consume less nutritious food or face insufficient meals. Cost concerns have led to reduced purchases of fresh produce and proteins, notably impacting parents of school-age children and rural households.
Despite income levels, the majority of New Yorkers across different brackets feel the impact of rising food prices, with over half now more stressed trying to afford nutritious food compared to the previous year.
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