A $6 million cash injection has been welcomed by food banks, as the number of families struggling with food insecurity rises.

The latest funding top up by the Government will be given to community food providers and distributed to areas in need.

Zero Hunger Collective Executive Director Tric Malcolm says it's great news, but the question is whether it will be enough.

She told Kate Hawkesby the number of people struggling, as well as the level of support needed, is increasing.

Malcolm says this is particularly evident in communities that have experienced weather events - where many have lost their basic items.

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A $6 million cash injection has been welcomed by food banks, as the number of families struggling with food insecurity rises.
The latest funding top up by the Government will be given to community food providers and distributed to areas in need.
Zero Hunger Collective Executive Director Tric Malcolm says it's great news, but the question is whether it will be enough.
She told Kate Hawkesby the number of people struggling, as well as the level of support needed, is increasing.
Malcolm says this is particularly evident in communities that have experienced weather events - where many have lost their basic items.
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