The Impact of

In Australia, the COVID-19 pandemic has made food insecurity worse as many households have lost their jobs or experienced revenue declines. Since the start of the pandemic, Foodbank Australia reports that the demand for food relief has risen by up to 50%, with many households turning to food banks and other charities for help.

As a result of some communities and populations being disproportionately impacted by food insecurity, the pandemic has also brought attention to the inequities in the food system. For instance, with limited transportation and high food costs, Indigenous communities in remote regions have encountered additional difficulties obtaining food during lockdowns.