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More kids in OC don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Experts worry it's getting worse
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· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The report found that about 1 in 6 kids in the area experienced food insecurity in 2024, a 27% increase from the previous year.
Food insecurity is on the rise in Orange County, with a recent report showing an increase between 2022 and 2024. The report found that about 1 in 6 kids in the area experienced food insecurity in 2024, a 27% increase from the previous year. Advocates are concerned about the trend, citing factors such as reduced SNAP benefits and inflation.
Further details on the report and its findings are available from the source. The increase in food insecurity is a worrying development, and experts say it could be even worse than the reported numbers suggest. For more information on the issue and its impact on the community, readers can refer to the original report from Feeding America.
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Category: local Published: August 6, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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