More than half of Virginia households with children are food insecure, study finds

New data shows how hunger is affecting Virginia families. A statewide study from the Federation of Virginia Foodbanks found that 42% of Virginia households were food insecure at some point between May 2025 and May 2026.

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WRIC RichmondCenter· 7d ago

More than half of Virginia households with children are food insecure, study finds

Food insecurity soars in Virginia, study shows

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Majority of Virginia families with kids struggle with food insecurity, statewide study finds

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