The supermarket hacks that help stretch the budget further as one in three Aussie families struggle to put food on the table
New research indicates that one in three Australian families are struggling to afford food due to the rising cost of living. The article offers practical budgeting tips and supermarket hacks to help households manage expenses during financial hardship.
Why it matters
The report underscores the widespread impact of inflation on household food security and the growing reliance on cost-saving measures among middle-income families.
Share article Aussie families are finding it harder than ever to afford food with the increasing cost of living , with new research from Finder showing one in three are struggling to put meals on the table .
Fourteen per cent of those surveyed said they can afford to feed their family but regularly run out of food before the next payday, while 12 per cent prioritise feeding their kids over themselves.
Just 53 per cent of Aussies can afford to feed their families without running out of food before the next payday or having to eat expired food. iStock
Times are tougher for a further four per cent, who say they sometimes have to eat mouldy or expired food, and three per cent who rely on food banks, family and friends to put food on the table.
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