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Food insecurity is increasing in Massachusetts, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham and the Greater Boston Food Bank. The survey found that in 2024, one in three households in the state could not count on their next meal, an increase of 34% over the prior year.
The fifth annual food access study found even higher rates of food insecurity — one in two households — in Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden, Bristol and Suffolk counties. The survey also found Hispanic, Black and LGBTQ+ people experience food insecurity at higher rates than other groups.
More than 2 million adults across Massachusetts, representing over one-third of households, are unable to afford enough food or are uncertain where their next meal will come from, according to a study released Tuesday.
The No. 2 Democrat in the House of Representatives spoke with NBC10 Boston about a range of issues affecting people in Massachusetts, across the U.S. and internationally.
Rep. Katherine Clark, the House minority whip, reacted to a series of critical stories, including the ever-evolving Israel-Iran conflict.
"We want to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, and we also want to make sure that we do not become engulfed in that region, in a regional war," said Clark.
A new report is shedding light on the issue of food security in Massachusetts.
The report highlights the rising rates of food insecurity statewide, and with federal dollars on the chopping block, lawmakers Tuesday vowed to fight back.
The report is the fifth installment of the Greater Boston Food Bank and Mass General Brigham's food access report, unveiled at the MGH Revere Food Pantry.
MARKS, MS — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement in reaction to the Supreme Court’s decision upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth:
“Once again, Donald Trump’s Supreme Court has inserted itself between patients and health care providers, declaring that six justices know better than any medical expert or parent.
John McCall has heard about the work that Congressman Thompson is doing for the hospitals in the delta and says he's grateful.
Congressman Bennie Thompson traveled throughout Mississippi to advocate for rural healthcare.
The visit highlighted the importance of protecting and expanding access to quality health care in underserved communities.
Accompanied by House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark from Massachusetts, Thompson made stops to Greenwood Leflore Hospital in Itta Bena, Ochsner Watkins Hospital in Quitman, Greenwood and Batesville to meet with local officials.
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) took to the House Floor to denounce Republicans' recissions bill, which threatens local disaster readiness and undermines America’s national security. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
"Sunday is Father’s Day. And what do dads want?
"They want a fair shot. They want to know, if they work hard, they can provide for their families.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) and all six members of the Democratic Doctors Caucus — Reps. Ami Bera (CA-6), Herb Conaway (NJ-3), Maxine Dexter (OR-3), Kelly Morrison (MN-3), Raul Ruiz (CA-25), and Kim Schrier (WA-8) — reaffirmed that the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) is still the law of the land despite recent actions by the Trump administration. Below is a transcript of her remarks:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Members of the House Democratic Women's Caucus to host a Spotlight Forum detailing how Republicans’ Big, Ugly Bill will harm women and girls. Below is a transcript of her remarks: