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2025 Foodbank report reveals slight rise in food insecurity, putting pressure on local relief organisations

The 2025 Foodbank Hunger Report has revealed that 3.5 million Australians have struggled with food insecurity in the last 12 months. While 20 per cent have reported being ‘severely food insecure’. This includes skipping meals or going whole days of not eating. This marks a…

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