New York Fed Survey Finds Higher Food Insecurity Than in 2020

U.S. households are experiencing food insecurity than during the height of the pandemic in 2020. The report documented increased shares of respondents who said they had dipped into savings or skipped meals to manage expenses.

The New York Fed data showed elevated rates of households reporting they lacked reliable access to adequate food. Compared with 2020 figures, the current results indicated a larger share of families facing these constraints.

More respondents said they had drawn down savings accounts to cover basic needs. A greater percentage also reported skipping meals as a direct response to rising costs. The survey captured these patterns across multiple regions without attributing specific causes.