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New Jersey food insecurity rises to 1.2 million residents
An analysis of federal data released by Feeding America indicates that food insecurity in New Jersey has nearly doubled over a four-year period. In 2020, approximately 657,320 residents, or 7.4% of the state's population, struggled to afford food. By 2024, that number rose to 1.2 million residents, representing 13% of the population.
Hudson County reported the highest food insecurity rate in the state at 19.1%, affecting 137,080 residents. Other counties with high rates include Cumberland County at 17.5%, Passaic County at 17.2%, and Essex County at 15.3%.
Data shows that the number of food-insecure residents in the state first surpassed the one-million mark in 2023. However, federal food-security data collection has since been discontinued, which may impact the ability to track more recent trends.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] In 2020, approximately 657,320 New Jersey residents, or 7.4% of the population, were food insecure. wpgtalkradio.com · wpst.com · nj1015.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Federal food-security data collection has ceased, making recent trends difficult to determine. wpgtalkradio.com · wpst.com · nj1015.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] By 2024, the number of food-insecure residents in New Jersey rose to 1.2 million, representing 13% of the population. wpgtalkradio.com · wpst.com · nj1015.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Food insecurity in New Jersey first exceeded one million residents in 2023. wpgtalkradio.com · wpst.com · nj1015.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Hudson County recorded the highest food insecurity rate in the state at 19.1% in 2024. wpgtalkradio.com · wpst.com · nj1015.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] An analysis of federal data released by Feeding America shows food insecurity in New Jersey has increased. wpgtalkradio.com · wpst.com · nj1015.com