New report finds a horrifying proportion of NYC families are struggling to afford basic necessities: ‘We’ve never seen anything like this’

If you feel like grocery costs have gotten out of control, you’re not alone.

A study has shown that more than 40% of families with children can’t afford their food needs in America’s largest city.

What’s happening?

In November, nonprofit Robin Hood released its annual study on food costs and hardship in New York City.

The organization found that steep increases in food prices have made it hard for a large number of people to afford their basic needs — even more so than during the coronavirus pandemic…

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