A new survey from the Federal Reserve of New York reveals a significant increase in food insecurity among American households, surpassing pandemic-era levels. The survey, conducted in February 2026, found that one-tenth of respondents reported insufficient food, more than double the rate seen in mid-2020. This rise is particularly pronounced among lower-income and lower-education households, as well as those with young children, coinciding with record-low consumer sentiment and economic pressures from inflation and interest rates. AI
RANK_REASON The cluster reports findings from a survey conducted by the Federal Reserve of New York, which is a research-oriented activity. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]
- Federal Reserve of New York
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- pandemic
- Affordable Care Act
- SNAP
- Trump administration
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