Survey: Food insecurity in Vermont rose 33% during pandemic

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-04/uov-sfi042020.php

News Release 20-Apr-2020
Strong connection to job losses


Food insecurity in Vermont has increased by one-third during the coronavirus pandemic, from 18.3% to 24.3%, according to a statewide survey conducted by the University of Vermont at the end of March and announced in a series of briefs today.

The increase in food insecurity was strongly correlated with employment status.

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