Food insecurity is on the rise in Texas, affecting various groups including college students in the Rio Grande Valley. The increasing costs of groceries and gas are contributing factors to this issue. New data from Feeding America indicates a rise in Texas' food insecurity rate.
6% last year. Further information on this issue can be found through ValleyCentral, including the impact on local college students and the current state of food insecurity in the region.
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