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How Covid-19 Is Impacting Food Insecurity For Older Adults

How Covid-19 Is Impacting Food Insecurity For Older Adults

Since the Covid-19 pandemic began and we have been sheltering in place, many people are spending a lot of time worrying about getting groceries and preparing meals for their families. However, for many individuals across the country, the worries exist like never before as many are now facing food insecurity for the first time.

According to the Feeding America website, “In 2018, 14.3 million American households were food insecure with limited or uncertain access to enough food.” Now, because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the problem is even worse, particularly for older Americans.

 

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