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Rising Grocery Costs Drive Americans to GoFundMe for Help

11/13/2025

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A survey shows more than half of Americans struggle to afford groceries, prompting help via GoFundMe.
CEO Tim Cadogan notes a rising number of campaigns for food, rent, and utilities.
The average grocery bill has surged 37% since 2019, driven by inflation.
Sophia Vann and Cameron Moros have launched GoFundMe campaigns to cover basic needs.
GoFundMe's Essentials Fund has raised more than $2 million since 2020 to aid food insecurity.

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Story summary

A survey shows more than half of Americans struggle to afford groceries, prompting help via GoFundMe.
CEO Tim Cadogan notes a rising number of campaigns for food, rent, and utilities.
The average grocery bill has surged 37% since 2019, driven by inflation.
Sophia Vann and Cameron Moros have launched GoFundMe campaigns to cover basic needs.
GoFundMe's Essentials Fund has raised more than $2 million since 2020 to aid food insecurity.