Food Insecurity Among Older Adults
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Summary
The AARP Public Policy Institute recently published a brief detailing the scope of food insecurity among older adults in 2024.
About one in ten Americans age 50 and older experienced food insecurity in 2024, the most recent year for which data are available. Food insecurity prevalence remains higher than before the pandemic, likely due to high food prices and the end of pandemic-related food benefits. Persistently high food insecurity levels underscore the importance of strong nutrition programs, continued data collection and reporting, and broader efforts to address underlying drivers of food insecurity.
About one in ten Americans age 50 and older experienced food insecurity in 2024, the most recent year for which data are available. Food insecurity prevalence remains higher than before the pandemic, likely due to high food prices and the end of pandemic-related food benefits. Persistently high food insecurity levels underscore the importance of strong nutrition programs, continued data collection and reporting, and broader efforts to address underlying drivers of food insecurity.
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