Food Insecurity Remained High in 2024, Administration Ends Data Collection Before SNAP Cuts Push It Higher

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities·Jan 22

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Food insecurity remained high in 2024, with some reports indicating it reached its highest level in a decade. The administration has ended data collection on the issue, which may make it more difficult to track the problem, particularly as cuts to the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) are expected to potentially increase food insecurity. The termination of the food insecurity survey has been criticized by various organizations for limiting understanding of hunger in the US.

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