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As food costs rise, more Massachusetts residents go hungry

This marks another uptick from the last two years, when food insecurity levels in the Bay State sat at 32 and 33 percent respectively.

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A third of all Mass households faced food insecurity last year, study finds

Grocery prices have risen more in Massachusetts than many places around the U.S., forcing many to choose between buying food and paying bills.

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1 in 3 Massachusetts households struggle with hunger

1 in 3 Massachusetts households struggle with hunger
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Q&A: Association of food insecurity on body mass index change in a pediatric weight management intervention

Q&A: Association of food insecurity on body mass index change in a pediatric weight management intervention
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Survey reveals alarming statistics about childhood food insecurity

One in three children were experiencing food insecurity in the past two years, results found.

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