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US: More than 40 million are food insecure
While that is a small improvement on recent years, it still means many people are forced to rely on handouts.
A new report says more than 40 million Americans are struggling to pay for enough food month-to-month.
While that is a small improvement on recent years, it still means many people are forced to rely on handouts.
Al Jazeera’s Kristen Saloomey visited a food bank in New York.
Published On 6 Sep 2018
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