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Inflation boosts demand for food aid and strains low-income providers

A Federal Reserve survey cited by MarketWatch says demand has surpassed levels seen during the financial crisis and the pandemic, according to one Dallas food bank.

Inflation is increasing pressure on low-income support organizations, including food banks and affordable-housing providers, as Americans face higher costs, MarketWatch reports.

MarketWatch cites a Federal Reserve survey indicating that demand for food assistance has outpaced what a Dallas food bank saw during the financial crisis and the pandemic.

The report frames the situation as a growing strain on resources for organizations serving people with limited ability to absorb rising prices.

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