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Study: Food insecurity becomes growing problem for Long Islanders

Feeding America's latest map, "The Meal Guides," reports that food insecurity numbers are almost double what they were a few years ago.

News 12 Staff

Jun 14, 2024, 5:25 PM

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Long Islanders are relying more than ever on food banks to feed their families.

Feeding America's latest map, "The Meal Guides," reports that food insecurity numbers are almost double what they were a few years ago.

The study shows that 45,000 Long Island children are now facing food insecurity.

News 12's Joe Arena talks to the people who rely on food banks like Long Island Cares.

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