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From The Summary podcast - Going Hungry: Can Charities Cope?

Oct 27, 2026 · 14m

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From The Summary podcast - Roughly one-third of Australian households have experienced serious strain trying to put meals on the table over the past year, forcing countless families to choose between basic essentials and everyday groceries. On this episode of The Summary , host Josh Bryant investigates what is driving this unprecedented spike in food insecurity and asks whether relief agencies can cope with relentless community demand. Foodbank Chief Executive Kylea Tink outlines how widespread the hunger crisis has become, why working families and younger demographics are finding themselves in unfamiliar territory, and what systemic changes are needed to offer relief. Then, Daniel…