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Florida food banks struggle to keep up as grocery costs soar
March 31, 2026 at 1:29 PM EDT
Food banks across Florida are experiencing record demand as residents struggle to feed their families amid rising grocery costs and federal cuts to programs such as SNAP. Feeding America reports that one in five children in the state is food insecure. WGCU Culture and Connections reporter Elizabeth Andarge explains why more people are turning to food banks for their next meal.