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Food insecurity on rise across Texas, report shows
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· July 29, 2026
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Key takeaway The 2026 Map the Meal Gap report found that nearly 1 in 5 Texans, or 19.
Food insecurity is rising in Texas, according to recent data. A report by Feeding Texas shows an increase in households lacking sufficient money or resources to access adequate food. This issue affects not only food availability but also overall health.
4%, are experiencing food insecurity. This represents a nearly 2% increase from the previous year. 1%, facing food insecurity.
Further details on this issue can be found through Feeding Texas and their report, which includes data from 2024. The situation may worsen with upcoming changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Category: local Published: July 29, 2026 Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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