{"id":6506,"date":"2025-11-06T22:15:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T11:45:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orderoo.com.au\/blog\/?p=6506"},"modified":"2025-11-06T22:16:57","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T11:46:57","slug":"foodbank-hunger-report-2025-1-in-3-australians-struggle-to-afford-food-heres-why-its-getting-worse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orderoo.com.au\/blog\/foodbank-hunger-report-2025-1-in-3-australians-struggle-to-afford-food-heres-why-its-getting-worse\/","title":{"rendered":"Foodbank Hunger Report 2025: 1 in 3 Australians Struggle to Afford Food \u2014 Here\u2019s Why It\u2019s Getting Worse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Australia\u2019s hunger crisis has reached alarming new levels.<br>According to the <strong>Foodbank Hunger Report 2025<\/strong>, <strong>one in three households \u2014 around 3.5 million \u2014 are food insecure<\/strong>, meaning they regularly worry about, or run out of, food. Even more concerning, <strong>20 per cent<\/strong> of these households are <em>severely food insecure<\/em>, skipping meals or going entire days without eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite some signs of economic recovery, Foodbank warns that <strong>hunger in Australia is worsening<\/strong>, driven by surging housing costs, stagnant wages, and rising grocery prices.<br>As <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodbank.org.au\/foodbank-australia-announces-new-ceo-kylea-tink\/#:~:text=The%20former%20Managing%20Director%20for,iconic%20sporting%20events%20in%20the\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foodbank Australia CEO Kylea Tink<\/a><\/strong> told ABC News, \u201cAustralians are skipping meals. They\u2019re not knowing what they\u2019re going to put in their children\u2019s lunch boxes the next day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Findings at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1 in 3 Australian households<\/strong> (\u2248 3.5 million) are food insecure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>20 %<\/strong> of households regularly skip meals or whole days of eating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>48 % of renters<\/strong> and <strong>68 % of single-parent families<\/strong> face food insecurity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>67 % of households<\/strong> with a person living with a disability are food insecure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foodbank urges a <strong>tax incentive<\/strong> to encourage food donations from producers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Worsening Hunger Crisis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now in its 13th year, the <em>Foodbank Hunger Report<\/em> reveals that <strong>food insecurity has not improved since 2024<\/strong>, despite temporary government relief measures such as energy bill rebates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gap between macroeconomic recovery and household experience continues to widen.<br>Only <strong>21 % of Australians<\/strong> say they are living comfortably on their income, while <strong>36 %<\/strong> report finding it <em>difficult or very difficult<\/em> to make ends meet. Meanwhile, <strong>87 % of households<\/strong> rank cost-of-living pressures as their number one concern \u2014 rising to <strong>91 % among food-insecure families<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This mirrors broader cost-of-living data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, showing how essentials such as rent, groceries, and energy are consuming more of household budgets each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cFor millions of Australians, the basics of life \u2014 food, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orderoo.com.au\/blog\/melbournes-affordable-housing-story-isnt-what-it-seems-its-an-investor-retreat-and-rental-paradox-in-disguise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">shelter<\/a>, and security \u2014 are still far from guaranteed,\u201d<br>\u2014 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.foodbank.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/documents\/Foodbank_Hunger_Report_2025_Web_Edition.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foodbank Hunger Report 2025<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Housing Stress: The New Driver of Food Insecurity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the report\u2019s most striking findings is the growing connection between <strong>housing stress and hunger<\/strong>.<br>In 2025, the <strong>average residential dwelling price passed $1 million<\/strong>, pushing renters and mortgage holders to breaking point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>48 % of renting households<\/strong> are now food insecure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>35 %<\/strong> cite <em>changes in housing or living arrangements<\/em> (like moving or rent increases) as a major cause.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>68 % of single-parent households<\/strong> are food insecure, often due to rent and relocation pressures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As one respondent shared in the <em>Foodbank Hunger Report 2025<\/em> (p. 9), \u201cI just manage to pay rent, then it\u2019s that part of the cycle where I\u2019m going to be short of money for something \u2014 such as food.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The quote reflects a growing reality for millions of Australians, where keeping a roof overhead often means compromising on nutrition. The report shows that nearly half of all renting households are now food insecure \u2014 a direct result of Australia\u2019s worsening housing affordability crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who\u2019s Being Hit the Hardest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The report shows that hunger cuts across demographics, affecting working families and even higher-income earners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Household Type<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>% Experiencing Food Insecurity<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Person with disability \/ health issue<\/td><td><strong>67 %<\/strong><\/td><td>Three-quarters of these are <em>severely<\/em> food insecure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Single-parent households<\/td><td><strong>68 %<\/strong><\/td><td>Among the hardest hit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Renters<\/td><td><strong>48 %<\/strong><\/td><td>Nearly one in two<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Low-income (\u2264 $33,799 p.a.)<\/td><td><strong>69 %<\/strong><\/td><td>Most severely affected<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Part-time or casual workers<\/td><td><strong>40 %<\/strong><\/td><td>Up from 36 % in 2024<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Higher-income (\u2265 $91,000 p.a.)<\/td><td><strong>20 %<\/strong><\/td><td>No improvement since last year<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Data summarised by the author, based on Foodbank Hunger Report 2025<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These figures challenge assumptions that food insecurity only affects the unemployed.<br>In fact, <strong>60 % of Foodbank clients are in households with at least one employed person<\/strong>, showing that under-employment, insecure work, and rising expenses are eroding the financial stability of working families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Cost-of-Living Squeeze on Australian Diets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Foodbank\u2019s data reveals that Australians are increasingly compromising on nutrition to cope with higher prices.<br>Among food-insecure households:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>65 %<\/strong> look for discounts or cheaper brands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>46 %<\/strong> cut back on protein purchases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>45 %<\/strong> buy less fresh fruit and vegetables.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>41 %<\/strong> dip into savings or use credit to pay for groceries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>29 %<\/strong> cut dairy from their diet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As Darwin resident Leah Potter told<a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"> <em>ABC News<\/em><\/a> in its coverage of the <em>Foodbank Hunger Report 2025<\/em>, \u201cHalf-price specials now cost what full price used to be.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This shift toward cheaper, lower-quality food isn\u2019t just about hunger \u2014 it\u2019s a <strong>public health issue<\/strong>, as nutritional inequality grows alongside financial inequality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Awareness Is Up \u2014 But Shame Still Keeps People Away<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2025 report includes a rare bright spot: <strong>awareness of food relief services has risen to 53 %<\/strong>, up from <strong>34 % in 2023<\/strong>.<br>Yet despite knowing where to find help, <strong>many Australians still don\u2019t access it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only <strong>25 % of food-insecure households<\/strong> received formal food relief in the past year.<br>Top barriers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>45 %<\/strong> feel too embarrassed or ashamed to ask for help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>35 %<\/strong> believe others are worse off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>30 %<\/strong> don\u2019t know if they\u2019re eligible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>18 %<\/strong> face transport or accessibility issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Reducing stigma is essential. Community education campaigns and better access pathways \u2014 such as local pickup hubs or discreet food relief apps \u2014 could help close this gap.<br>Local community initiatives are becoming vital in addressing both food waste and hunger \u2014 programs supported by organizations like Foodbank and <a href=\"https:\/\/endfoodwaste.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">End Food Waste Australia<\/a> are already making a tangible impact across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Foodbank\u2019s Push for Policy Change<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To strengthen the national food-relief network, Foodbank Australia is calling for a <strong>tax incentive for farmers, growers, and manufacturers<\/strong> who donate edible surplus produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The proposed reform would:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Divert edible food from landfill.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase the supply of fresh produce for charities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offset financial losses for producers who donate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe need the Australian government to step up and help us close this gap for Australians right across the board,\u201d<br>\u2014 <em>Kylea Tink, Foodbank CEO<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Such initiatives have worked successfully overseas \u2014 notably in the U.S. \u2014 and could dramatically increase donations while supporting a circular, sustainable food system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Research Methodology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Foodbank Hunger Report 2025<\/em> was conducted by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipsos.com\/en-au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ipsos Australia<\/a><\/strong> between <strong>24 June and 17 July 2025<\/strong> using the <strong>USDA Household Food Security Survey Module (HFSSM)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sample size:<\/strong> 4,260 Australian adults<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National coverage:<\/strong> Representative by age, gender, and location<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food-insecure respondents:<\/strong> 33 % (1,353 households)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This consistency allows Foodbank to track hunger trends year to year and identify where support is most needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A National Issue That Demands Structural Solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Foodbank Hunger Report 2025<\/em> makes one thing clear: hunger is no longer a temporary crisis in Australia \u2014 it\u2019s a <strong>structural issue<\/strong> rooted in housing, income, and social policy.<br>While emergency food relief is vital, long-term change requires addressing these drivers head-on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orderoo.com.au\/blog\/melbournes-affordable-housing-story-isnt-what-it-seems-its-an-investor-retreat-and-rental-paradox-in-disguise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Affordable housing<\/a> and rent reform<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased income support and wage growth<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Job security for casual and part-time workers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessible disability and health services<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Until these underlying problems are solved, millions of Australians will remain trapped in a cycle of stress and scarcity \u2014 choosing every week between <strong>rent and dinner<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1. What is the Foodbank Hunger Report 2025?<\/strong><br>It\u2019s the 13th annual national study by Foodbank Australia measuring food insecurity. The report found that <strong>one in three Australian households<\/strong> struggled to access enough food in the past year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2. Who is most affected?<\/strong><br>The most vulnerable groups include <strong>single-parent families (68 %)<\/strong>, <strong>people with disabilities or health issues (67 %)<\/strong>, <strong>renters (48 %)<\/strong>, and <strong>low-income earners (69 %)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3. What solutions does Foodbank propose?<\/strong><br>Foodbank Australia is urging the federal government to introduce <strong>tax incentives for food donations<\/strong> and take stronger action on <strong>housing affordability and income inequality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In short:<\/strong><br>The <em><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.foodbank.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/documents\/Foodbank_Hunger_Report_2025_Web_Edition.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Foodbank Hunger Report 2025<\/a><\/em> shows that hunger in Australia is no longer confined to the margins \u2014 it\u2019s part of daily life for millions.<br>Solving it will require not just charity, but policy: tackling the cost-of-living crisis from its roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australia\u2019s hunger crisis has reached alarming new levels.According to the Foodbank Hunger Report 2025, one in three households \u2014 around 3.5 million \u2014 are food insecure, meaning they regularly worry about, or run out of, food. 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