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Food Insecurity | NPO warns of potential hunger crisis

South Africa's largest food redistribution non-profit organisation, FoodForward SA Foundation, has warned that urgent action is needed to address the deepening hunger crisis in the country, with millions of households being food insecure. A comprehensive survey by the organisation, in conjunction with a research unit of the University of Cape Town, found that seven out of ten households in the country experienced moderate to severe food insecurity, while almost one in four go a day without food. The report, titled: 'The state of Household Food Insecurity in South Africa', focused on close to 800 individuals in households who already receive food aid and showed that hunger has become widespread, entrenched and unstoppable. And more concerning is the growing number of children suffering from hunger and malnutrition. Statistics South Africa data showed that 18 million South Africans were food insecure in 2023, while severe food insecurity rose from 5 million in 2019 to 8 million in 2023. For more news, visit sabcnews.com and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.